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Fahrzeug

vehicle

noun FAR-tsoyk Common

Usage Note

Fahrzeug is a transparent compound of fahren ('to drive') and Zeug ('stuff/gear'), and is the neutral cover term for any vehicle on the road. Compare Flugzeug ('aircraft') and Werkzeug ('tool'), built on the same -zeug pattern.

Examples

"Das Fahrzeug steht vor dem Haus."

Natural Translation

The vehicle is parked in front of the house.

Literal Translation

The vehicle stands before the house.

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