Noun
der Motor
Pronunciation: /ˈmoːtoːɐ̯/
engine (mechanical device)
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plural Motoren
Meanings
Noun
- engine (mechanical device)
Example sentence
Wie kann ich den Motor starten?
How can I start the engine?
Word forms
singular
der Motor
plural
die Motoren
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Motor
Accusativeden Motor
Dativedem Motor
Genitivedes Motors
Plural
Nominativedie Motoren
Accusativedie Motoren
Dativeden Motoren
Genitiveder Motoren
Usage
- den Motor starten — The engine being started takes accusative.
- Motor → Motoren — The plural adds -en, not -s.
Nach der Reparatur läuft der Motor wieder leise.
After the repair, the engine runs quietly again.