name
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Volkswagen
VOHKS-wa-guhn
Volkswagen (name) means a major German car manufacturer, headquartered in Wolfsburg, known for models such as the Beetle and Golf. Example: “Volkswagen unveiled its latest electric model at the motor show.”
name
1
A major German car manufacturer, headquartered in Wolfsburg, known for models such as the Beetle and Golf.
"Volkswagen unveiled its latest electric model at the motor show."
noun
1
A car made by this company.
"She drove an old Volkswagen with a dented bumper."
How to use Volkswagen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA German car brand, or a car made by it.
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- Plural
- Volkswagens
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Etymology
From German Volkswagen, literally "people's car" — the company was founded in the 1930s with the goal of producing an affordable car for ordinary German families.
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What does “Volkswagen” mean?
The word “Volkswagen” means a major German car manufacturer, headquartered in Wolfsburg, known for models such as the Beetle and Golf. In plain terms, a German car brand, or a car made by it.
How do you pronounce “Volkswagen”?
“Volkswagen” is pronounced VOHKS-wa-guhn (/ˈvoʊksˌwæɡən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Volkswagen” in a sentence?
Here is “Volkswagen” used in a sentence: “Volkswagen unveiled its latest electric model at the motor show.”
What part of speech is “Volkswagen”?
Depending on how it is used, “Volkswagen” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Volkswagen” come from?
The word “Volkswagen” dates back to around 1930 and comes from German. From German Volkswagen, literally "people's car" — the company was founded in the 1930s with the goal of producing an affordable car for ordinary German families.
Is “Volkswagen” a common word?
“Volkswagen” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Volkswagen” have?
“Volkswagen” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a major German car manufacturer, headquartered in Wolfsburg, known for models such as the Beetle and Golf.
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