tow truck
der Abschleppwagen, die Abschleppwagen
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tow truck
A vehicle that tows away and transports vehicles that have broken down or been parked incorrectly.
Der Abschleppwagen brachte das liegen gebliebene Auto zur Werkstatt.
The tow truck took the broken-down car to the repair shop.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Abschleppwagen |
| genitive | des Abschleppwagens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Abschleppwagen | die Abschleppwagen die Abschleppwägen |
| accusative | den Abschleppwagen | die Abschleppwagen die Abschleppwägen |
| dative | dem Abschleppwagen | den Abschleppwagen den Abschleppwägen |
| genitive | des Abschleppwagens | der Abschleppwagen der Abschleppwägen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Abschleppwagen' is made up of 'abschleppen' (to tow) and 'Wagen' (vehicle). The first part describes the activity, while the second part refers to the vehicle.
Wegen der Panne musste ein Abschleppwagen gerufen werden.
Because of the breakdown, a tow truck had to be called.
Common phrases include 'einen Abschleppwagen rufen' (to call a tow truck), 'auf den Abschleppwagen warten' (to wait for the tow truck), and 'mit dem Abschleppwagen abgeschleppt werden' (to be towed away by a tow truck).
Nach dem Unfall rief die Fahrerin einen Abschleppwagen.
After the accident, the driver called a tow truck.
In the context of a breakdown, words such as 'Motor' (engine), 'Werkstatt' (repair shop), or 'liegen geblieben' (broken down) are often nearby. For an incorrectly parked vehicle, expressions such as 'Halteverbot' (no-parking zone), 'Parkverstoß' (parking violation), or 'umsetzen' (to relocate) indicate the context.
Weil das Auto im Halteverbot stand, wurde ein Abschleppwagen bestellt.
Because the car was parked in a no-parking zone, a tow truck was ordered.
