noun
Uncommon
Audi
OW-dee
Audi (noun) means a car made by the German manufacturer Audi. Example: “He pulled up in a silver Audi with the four-ring badge on the grille.”
noun
1
A car made by the German manufacturer Audi.
"He pulled up in a silver Audi with the four-ring badge on the grille."
"She traded in her old hatchback for a used Audi."
How to use Audi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA make of car, or a car of that make — like saying "a Ford" or "a Toyota."
Common pairings
drive an Audi
an Audi dealership
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Etymology
The brand name is a Latin translation of the founder's surname, Horch (German for "listen") — Audi is the Latin imperative "listen!"
Rhymes for Audi
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What does “Audi” mean?
The word “Audi” means a car made by the German manufacturer Audi. In plain terms, a make of car, or a car of that make — like saying "a Ford" or "a Toyota.".
How do you pronounce “Audi”?
“Audi” is pronounced OW-dee (/ˈaʊ.di/ in IPA).
How do you use “Audi” in a sentence?
Here is “Audi” used in a sentence: “He pulled up in a silver Audi with the four-ring badge on the grille.”
What part of speech is “Audi”?
“Audi” is a noun.
Where does the word “Audi” come from?
The word “Audi” comes from Latin. The brand name is a Latin translation of the founder's surname, Horch (German for "listen") — Audi is the Latin imperative "listen!".
Is “Audi” a common word?
“Audi” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is "Audi" a common noun or a proper noun?
"Audi" is a proper noun, since it refers to the German car manufacturer Audi and the vehicles it produces. It's always capitalized, whether naming the company or a car made by it, as in "he bought an Audi."
What is the plural of Audi?
The plural is "Audis," used when referring to more than one car made by the manufacturer, as in "two Audis were parked outside." No apostrophe is used for this plural form.
Can "Audi" refer to the company or just the cars?
"Audi" can refer either to the German car manufacturer itself or, more commonly in everyday speech, to a car it makes, as in "she drives an Audi." Context usually makes clear whether the company or a specific vehicle is meant.
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