German Vocabulary · Intermediate

German Automotive Technology Vocabulary

Vehicles, mechanical components, and terminology related to cars and transportation engineering This themed list gathers 35 German automotive technology words (intermediate level), each linked to its full dictionary entry with meanings, pronunciation, and inflection tables.

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  1. Autocar; automobileNoun
  2. Motorengine; motorNoun
  3. Getriebegearbox; transmission; mechanismNoun
  4. Kupplungclutch; couplingNoun
  5. Zylindercylinder; top hatNoun
  6. Karosseriebody (of a car); car bodyNoun
  7. Stoßdämpfershock absorber; damperNoun
  8. Lenkungsteering; guidance; controlNoun
  9. Bremsebrake; horseflyNoun
  10. Reifentire; tyre; hoopNoun
  11. Tanktank (military vehicle); tank (storage container)Noun
  12. Zündungignition; firing (of engine); sparkNoun
  13. Abgasanlageexhaust system; emission control systemNoun
  14. Fahrgestellchassis; undercarriage (of a vehicle); frameworkNoun
  15. Geschwindigkeitspeed; velocity; rateNoun
  16. Kraftstofffuel; motor fuelNoun
  17. Werkstattworkshop; repair shop; studioNoun
  18. Straßenverkehrroad traffic; street trafficNoun
  19. Fahrzeugbriefvehicle registration certificate; car registration document; registration certificateNoun
  20. Mechanikermechanic; repairmanNoun
  21. Bremsbelagbrake pad; brake liningNoun
  22. Getriebeölgear oil; transmission oilNoun
  23. Zahnriementiming belt; cog belt; toothed beltNoun
  24. Motorhaubecar hood; bonnetNoun
  25. Scheinwerferheadlight; spotlight; floodlightNoun
  26. Rückspiegelrearview mirror; wing mirrorNoun
  27. Nummernschildlicense plate; number plateNoun
  28. Navigationssystemnavigation system; GPS; satnavNoun
  29. Bordcomputeronboard computer; vehicle computerNoun
  30. Gangschaltunggear shift; gear lever; transmission (manual)Noun
  31. Sicherheitsgurtseat belt; safety beltNoun
  32. Lenkradsteering wheelNoun
  33. Ölfilteroil filterNoun
  34. Zündkerzespark plugNoun
  35. Radaufhängungwheel suspension; suspension system (of a vehicle)Noun

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