No. 5,821 in German
bulli
"Bulli" is a colloquial term in German referring to a Volkswagen van or minibus, particularly the VW Transporter.
In a sentence
Ich habe einen roten Bulli gesehen.
I saw a red VW van.
The term 'Bulli' informally refers to a VW van, specifically the Volkswagen Type 2.
Der Bulli war sehr geräumig.
The VW van was very spacious.
Here, 'Bulli' is used to describe a characteristic of the Volkswagen vehicle.
Die Kinder lieben es, mit dem Bulli zu reisen.
The children love traveling with the VW van.
In this sentence, 'Bulli' is presented as a preferred mode of transportation, emphasizing its usage in everyday life.
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