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Fahrzeugbrief

vehicle registration document (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II)

noun FAHR-tsoyg-breef Rare
Travel & Places Transportation

Usage Note

Fahrzeugbrief is the colloquial term for the official vehicle title document kept by the owner, distinct from the Fahrzeugschein (registration certificate kept in the car). Relevant when buying or selling a used car.

Examples

"Beim Kauf des Gebrauchtwagens übergab er den Fahrzeugbrief."

Natural Translation

When buying the used car, he handed over the vehicle title.

Literal Translation

At the purchase of the used car he handed over the vehicle document.

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