German Car Vocabulary Word List & Pronunciation

If you're a car enthusiast or planning to travel to Germany, it's helpful to know some basic car and automobile vocabulary in German. In this blog post, we'll provide you with multiple lists of very useful German words related to cars.

German Car & Automobile Vocabulary List for Beginners

Car Parts and Components

Let's start with some essential car parts and components:

der Motor

engine

das Lenkrad

steering wheel

die Bremse

brake

das Gaspedal

accelerator pedal

das Bremspedal

brake pedal

der Scheinwerfer

headlight

der Rückspiegel

rearview mirror

der Sicherheitsgurt

seatbelt

die Batterie

battery

die Kupplung

clutch

das Getriebe

gearbox

der Auspuff

exhaust

Car Types and Models

Next, let's explore different types of cars and some popular models:

der PKW (Personenkraftwagen)

car (passenger vehicle)

der LKW (Lastkraftwagen)

truck (commercial vehicle)

der Geländewagen

SUV (sport utility vehicle)

der Kleinwagen

compact car

der Sportwagen

sports car

der Kombi

station wagon

der Elektroauto

electric car

der Hybrid

hybrid car

der Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf

der BMW 3er

BMW 3 Series

der Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

der Audi A4

Audi A4

Car Maintenance and Services

When you own a car, maintenance and services are essential. Here are some relevant terms:

die Inspektion

inspection

der Ölwechsel

oil change

der Reifenwechsel

tire change

die Autowäsche

car wash

die Reparatur

repair

die Werkstatt

workshop / garage

die Autobahn

highway / freeway

die Tankstelle

gas station

die Verkehrsregeln

traffic rules

der Parkplatz

parking lot

das Verkehrsschild

traffic sign

der Tempomat

cruise control

Driving Phrases and Expressions

Finally, let's learn some common driving phrases and expressions in German:

Gute Fahrt!

Have a good trip!

Vorsicht!

Caution!

Bitte langsam fahren.

Please drive slowly.

Ich brauche Benzin.

I need gasoline.

Wo ist die nächste Tankstelle?

Where is the nearest gas station?

Ich habe mich verfahren.

I got lost.

Können Sie mir den Weg erklären?

Can you explain the way to me?

Die Straße ist gesperrt.

The road is closed.

Ich möchte parken.

I would like to park.

Das Auto ist kaputt.

The car is broken.

Wie viel kostet die Miete pro Tag?

How much does the rental cost per day?

Können Sie mir ein Taxi rufen?

Can you call me a taxi?

We hope this vocabulary list helps you in your car-related activities in Germany! Whether you're driving or simply admiring cars, these words will come in handy. Gute Reise! (Have a good journey!)

Remember to drive safely and follow all traffic rules.

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