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How do you say "truck" in German?
der LKW
In German, "truck" is der LKW.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'ELL-kah-vay', said as three separate letters, short for Lastkraftwagen.
Grammar notes
der LKW is masculine. Plural: der Lastwagen.
Example sentence
Der LKW hat die Möbel geliefert.
The truck delivered the furniture.
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How to remember der LKW
LKW is an abbreviation for Lastkraftwagen (load-power-wagon), so just remember to say the letters like the English alphabet, but with German letter names.
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Questions about der LKW
How do you say "truck" in German?
In German, "truck" is der LKW. It is a noun.
Is der LKW masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der LKW is masculine. Plural: der Lastwagen.
How is der LKW used in a sentence?
Use der LKW as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der LKW hat die Möbel geliefert. (The truck delivered the furniture.).
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