Auto
car
A neuter noun (das Auto). Short for 'Automobil'. Germany is home to BMW, Mercedes, VW, Audi, and Porsche. The Autobahn has sections with no speed limit.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| das Auto | die Autos | /ˈaʊto/ |
Example Sentences
Das Auto ist rot.
The car is red.
Ich fahre mit dem Auto zur Arbeit.
I drive to work by car.
Hast du ein Auto?
Do you have a car?
Compound Words
Autobahn (die) — highway/motorway
Autofahrer (der) — driver
Autoschlüssel (der) — car key
Common Mistakes
Wrong article: 'der Auto'
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