No. 5,279 in German
automobil
Motor vehicle or car.
In a sentence
Das Automobil fährt schnell.
The automobile drives fast.
Here, 'Automobil' is used as a subject, identifying the vehicle performing the action of moving.
Dieses Automobil gehört meinem Nachbarn.
This automobile belongs to my neighbor.
In this sentence, 'Automobil' serves as the subject affected by ownership, specifying which item the neighbor possesses.
Er arbeitet in der Automobilindustrie.
He works in the automobile industry.
'Automobil' here is part of a compound noun describing an industry related to automobiles, showcasing its application beyond the literal object.
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