Motor /mˈoːtoːɾ/ · noun · CEFR B2. German translation of "motor".

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Source term
motor
Translation
Motor
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "der".

Dictionary form Motor
Article der
Gender/article class masculine
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + der Motor
Examples
Das ist der Motor.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Der Motor unserer alten Waschmaschine ist am letzten Wochenende endlich kaputtgegangen.

English: The motor in our old washing machine finally stopped working last weekend.

B2 · bodyMechanics

Kinder entwickeln motorische Fähigkeiten, wenn sie mit einfachen Spielsachen spielen und sicher klettern.

English: Children develop motor skills by playing with simple toys and climbing safely.

B2 · bodyMechanics

Er reparierte den kleinen Motor im Spielzeugauto zum Geburtstag seines Neffen.

English: He repaired the small motor in the toy car for his nephew's birthday.

B2 · bodyMechanics

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