No. 2,356 in German
lkw
"Lkw" is the German abbreviation for "Lastkraftwagen," meaning "truck" or "lorry" in English.
In a sentence
Der Lkw transportiert schwere Güter.
The truck transports heavy goods.
Here, 'Lkw' is used as a noun referring to a 'truck'. It is a shorthand for 'Lastkraftwagen.'
Ein Lkw steht vor unserem Haus.
A truck is parked in front of our house.
In this sentence, 'Lkw' again denotes the vehicle, emphasizing its role as part of the scene.
Mein Bruder arbeitet als Lkw-Fahrer.
My brother works as a truck driver.
Here, 'Lkw' is part of a compound word ('Lkw-Fahrer'), highlighting its use in forming occupational terms.
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