PROPER NOUN

Volkswagen/ˈfɔlksˌvaːɡn̩/Volkswagen (car brand); VW vehicle

Volkswagen is a German proper noun that means Volkswagen (car brand) or VW vehicle. It is pronounced /ˈfɔlksˌvaːɡn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Volkswagen".

Definitions

1.German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen(brand name)

a.vehicle produced by Volkswagen

Mein erster Wagen war ein Volkswagen.My first car was a Volkswagen.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Volkswagendie Volkswagen
Genitivedes Volkswagensder Volkswagen
Dativedem Volkswagenden Volkswagen
Accusativeden Volkswagendie Volkswagen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Volkswagen" mean in English?
"Volkswagen" means Volkswagen (car brand) or VW vehicle. It is a German proper noun.
How do you pronounce "Volkswagen"?
"Volkswagen" is pronounced /ˈfɔlksˌvaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Volkswagen" der, die, or das?
"Volkswagen" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Volkswagen"?
The plural of "Volkswagen" is "Volkswagen".
What part of speech is "Volkswagen"?
"Volkswagen" is a proper noun in German.

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