Das Auto
Example: Das Auto steht vor dem Haus und wartet auf uns.
Definition
"Das Auto" refers to a motor vehicle designed for transporting passengers on roads, typically having four wheels and an internal combustion engine or electric motor. It is commonly used for personal or family travel, as in the example phrase: 'Das Auto steht vor dem Haus und wartet auf uns.'
Etymology
The word "das Auto" is a short form of the German word 'Automobil,' which comes from the Greek 'autos' meaning 'self' and the Latin 'mobilis' meaning 'movable.' Did you know? The term reflects the vehicle's ability to move by itself without animal power.
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"Das Auto" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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