Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Motor

Translation (Übersetzung) engine, motor
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈmoːtoːɐ̯]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine A1 technology vehicles mechanics
A masculine noun referring to a machine that converts energy into mechanical motion. Commonly used for car engines, electric motors, and other mechanical devices.

Motor - German Nouns - Motor Meaning - Motor Translation - Motor Nouns Examples

Motor is a German Nouns

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Motor Examples (Beispiele) in English

Motor examples with English translations. See how to use Motor in sentences. Motor example sentences in English below.

Der Motor des Autos ist kaputt.
The car's engine is broken.
Describing a mechanical problem
Der Elektromotor ist leiser als der Benzinmotor.
The electric motor is quieter than the gasoline engine.
Comparing different types of motors
Die Motoren des Flugzeugs sind sehr laut.
The airplane's engines are very loud.
Describing aircraft engines

Motor Word Family - Motor Related Words - Motor Family Members

Motor Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Motor word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Motor family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Motor related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound (Zusammensetzung)
Motorrad
Meaning: motorcycle
Example: Er fährt mit dem Motorrad zur Arbeit.
Noun
Motorenöl
Meaning: engine oil
Example: Das Auto braucht neues Motorenöl.
Noun
derived (abgeleitet)
motorisch
Meaning: motor (related to movement)
Example: Die motorischen Fähigkeiten des Kindes entwickeln sich.
Adjective

Motor Usage - Motor Collocations - Motor Idioms - Motor Synonyms - Motor Antonyms

Motor Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Motor Collocations (Kollokationen)

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Motor starten
to start the engine
High frequency
Motor abstellen
to turn off the engine
High frequency
starker Motor
powerful engine
Medium frequency
Motor läuft
engine is running
High frequency
Motor reparieren
to repair the engine
Medium frequency
Motor überprüfen
to check the engine
Medium frequency
Motor brummt
engine is humming
Low frequency

Motor Idioms (Redewendungen)

Motor idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Motor with meanings and explanations. Master Motor expressions used in everyday German.

den Motor warmlaufen lassen
to let the engine warm up
Literally means to let the engine run until it reaches operating temperature; can be used metaphorically for preparing something.
auf vollen Touren laufen
to run at full speed
Originally refers to an engine running at maximum RPM; used figuratively for people or processes operating at peak capacity.
jemandem geht der Motor aus
someone's engine stalls
Figuratively means someone loses energy, motivation, or stops functioning effectively.

Motor Synonyms (Synonyme)

Motor synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Motor and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Motor similar words and their usage.

Antrieb
Meaning: drive, propulsion
Medium similarity
Triebwerk
Meaning: power plant, propulsion system
Medium similarity
Maschine
Meaning: machine
Low similarity

Motor Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Bremse
Meaning: brake
Stillstand
Meaning: standstill

Motor Semantically Related Words - Motor Contextually Related Words - Motor Thematically Related Words

Motor Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Motor semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Motor. Explore Motor related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Motor contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Auto Maschine Technik Antrieb Energie

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