Der Motor
Example: Der Motor des Autos läuft sehr leise und effizient.
Definition
"Der Motor" refers to the engine or machine that converts energy into mechanical power, typically used to propel vehicles or operate machinery. It is the core component that drives motion, as in the sentence: 'Der Motor des Autos läuft sehr leise und effizient.'
Etymology
The word "der Motor" comes from the Latin 'motor,' meaning 'mover' or 'that which moves.' It was adopted into German to describe the mechanical device responsible for movement, reflecting its fundamental role in powering machines and vehicles.
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"Der Motor" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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