No. 8,576 in German
kodiaq
"Kodiaq" is not a native German word; it refers to a model of SUV produced by the Czech automobile manufacturer Škoda, named after the Kodiak bear from Kodiak Island, Alaska.
In a sentence
Der Skoda Kodiaq ist ein beliebtes SUV.
The Skoda Kodiaq is a popular SUV.
In this sentence, 'Kodiaq' is a proper noun referring to the model name of an automobile brand, Skoda.
Ich sah einen Kodiaq auf der Straße vorbeifahren.
I saw a Kodiaq driving by on the street.
Here, 'Kodiaq' represents a specific car type, used as a common noun to refer to vehicles of this model.
Wir haben den Kodiaq für unsere Reise gewählt.
We chose the Kodiaq for our trip.
In this example, 'Kodiaq' stands as a specific entity chosen for an activity, underscoring its role as a proper noun in decisions involving personal possession or selection.
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