Motor
engine
The German word 'Motor' is used to refer to an engine, which is a machine designed to convert one form of energy into mechanical energy. It is used in a wide range of applications, from cars and airplanes to industrial machinery and household appliances. The term is used in German in much the same way as it is in English.
Example sentences using: Motor
Der Motor ist kaputt.
The engine is broken.
This is a simple statement that often denotes a serious problem with a vehicle. The verb 'ist' is acting as an equals sign, equating 'the engine' with 'broken'.
Ich höre den Motor.
I hear the engine.
This sentence is used when someone hears the sound of an engine. The verb 'hören' means 'to hear', and 'den Motor' is the direct object of the verb, the thing being heard.
Der Motor braucht Öl.
The engine needs oil.
This sentence is often used to indicate that an engine requires maintenance, specifically, it needs oil added. 'Braucht' is the third person singular form of the verb 'brauchen', which means 'to need'.