Tag Archives: car
German Car-Related Words Posted by Constanze on Apr 18, 2018
Guten Tag! Germany is world-famous for its cars, so it’s no wonder that there are several, quirky German words and phrases related to vehicles and driving in general. Today I’d like to introduce you to a few of these words and phrases! The first word is das Elefantenrennen. This literally translates to ‘elephant running’ and…
At A Petrol Station: German Vocab Posted by Constanze on Jun 23, 2017
Guten Tag! Inspired by this post on the Greek blog, I thought it would be handy to look at German vocabulary related to petrol stations and driving – as this is something practical, important, and which you will use in day-to-day life in Germany. This is the German road sign for a petrol station…
German vocabulary: das Auto – car Posted by Sandra Rösner on Jul 4, 2012
When you are on a visit in Germany you may want to take a trip around the countryside. The best way to do so is to rent a car. The following phrases are useful. Ich möchte ein Auto mieten. iH möH-tuh ayn ou-toh mee-tuhn I would like to rent a car. Wieviel kostet…
Audiovisual Comprehension – das Auto Posted by jan on Feb 21, 2011
Hi everybody, today I got a new video for you that´s going to show you some vocabulary and sentences about cars.
The “Trabant”: the “VolksWagen” of the former German Democratic Republic Posted by Sandra Rösner on Jul 29, 2010
Since Germany is known for its car industry, I am sure most of you have at least heard about brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VW, Audi, Opel, Ford, and Porsche. But have you ever heard of a car called Trabant? If not, let me turn your gaze toward past times. After the division of Germany, both…