NOUN

Pkw/ˈpeːkaveː/car; automobile; passenger vehicle

Pkw is a German noun that means car, automobile, or passenger vehicle. It is pronounced /ˈpeːkaveː/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Pkw".

Definitions

1.motor vehicle primarily used for the transportation of people; passenger car(automotive)

a.automobile for private or commercial use, not including trucks or buses

In der Stadt ist ein Pkw oft praktischer als ein Lkw.In the city, a car is often more practical than a truck.

b.abridged form for 'Personenkraftwagen' (official and technical term)

Die Polizei kontrollierte gestern mehrere Pkws auf der Autobahn.The police checked several cars on the highway yesterday.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Pkwdie Pkw
Genitivedes Pkwder Pkw
Dativedem Pkwden Pkw
Accusativeden Pkwdie Pkw

Frequently asked questions

What does "Pkw" mean in English?
"Pkw" means car, automobile, or passenger vehicle. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Pkw"?
"Pkw" is pronounced /ˈpeːkaveː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Pkw" der, die, or das?
"Pkw" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Pkw"?
The plural of "Pkw" is "Pkw".
What part of speech is "Pkw"?
"Pkw" is a noun in German.

Related nouns

Learn German faster with Alexandria flashcards

Build your German vocabulary with focused flashcard study in the Alexandria app.