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How do you say "engine" in German?
der Motor
In German, "engine" is der Motor.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'moe-TOR', stress on the second syllable, with 'o' rounded like in 'more'.
Grammar notes
der Motor is masculine. Plural: der Lokomotiven.
Example sentence
Der Motor heulte, als er das Auto startete.
The engine roared as he started the car.
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How to remember der Motor
Der Motor is essentially the English 'motor' with a German accent, so this one is nearly free.
Related words
- airplane das Flugzeug
- helicopter der Hubschrauber
- ship das Schiff
- boat das Boot
- ferry die Fähre
- submarine das U-Boot
- train der Zug
- subway die U-Bahn
- tram die Straßenbahn
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Questions about der Motor
How do you say "engine" in German?
In German, "engine" is der Motor. It is a noun.
Is der Motor masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Motor is masculine. Plural: der Lokomotiven.
How is der Motor used in a sentence?
Use der Motor as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Motor heulte, als er das Auto startete. (The engine roared as he started the car.).
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