NOUN

Motor/ˈmoːtoːɐ̯/engine; motor

Motor is a German noun that means engine or motor. It is pronounced /ˈmoːtoːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.machine that converts energy into motion(machine/technology)

a.device in vehicles, machines, or tools that generates mechanical power

Der Motor des Autos ist sehr leistungsstark.The car's engine is very powerful.

2.driving force (of a development, activity, etc.)(figurative/abstract)

a.person or thing that drives progress or development

Er war der Motor des Projekts.He was the driving force of the project.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Motor
Genitivedes Motors
Dativedem Motor
Accusativeden Motor

Frequently asked questions

What does "Motor" mean in English?
"Motor" means engine or motor. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Motor"?
"Motor" is pronounced /ˈmoːtoːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Motor" der, die, or das?
"Motor" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Motor"?
"Motor" is a noun in German.

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