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all-wheel drive
A short form of Allradantrieb. It refers to a drive system in vehicles in which the engine power is transmitted to all four wheels.
Im Winter ist ein Auto mit Allrad auf verschneiten Straßen von Vorteil.
In winter, a car with all-wheel drive is an advantage on snowy roads.
'Allrad' (all-wheel drive) is a short form and is made up of 'all-' (all) and 'Rad' (wheel/wheels). The full technical term is 'der Allradantrieb' (all-wheel drive).
Der Allradantrieb sorgt für bessere Traktion auf rutschigem Untergrund.
All-wheel drive provides better traction on slippery surfaces.
Since 'Allrad' (all-wheel drive) is a feature of a vehicle, it is often used with the preposition 'mit' (with). For example, you say 'ein Auto mit Allrad' (a car with all-wheel drive).
Wir suchen ein Familienauto mit Allrad für den Urlaub in den Bergen.
We are looking for a family car with all-wheel drive for our vacation in the mountains.
The word 'Allrad' (all-wheel drive) is used almost exclusively in connection with vehicles. You hear it especially often in conversations about driving in winter, off-road, or on unpaved roads.
Mit Allrad kommst du auch bei starkem Schneefall sicher den Berg hoch.
With all-wheel drive, you can get up the mountain safely even in heavy snowfall.
all-wheel drive
'der Allradantrieb' and 'der Allrad' mean the same system in the context of vehicles: the engine's power goes to all four wheels. This gives the vehicle more traction on snow, mud, or off-road terrain. 'Allradantrieb' is the precise, full term. 'Allrad' is the short, everyday form and is often used in conversations or ads. In technical texts, 'Allradantrieb' sounds more precise; in everyday language, 'Allrad' is often enough.
Für den Urlaub in den Bergen suchen sie ein Auto mit Allrad.
For their vacation in the mountains, they are looking for a car with all-wheel drive.
Bei schlechtem Wetter ist ein Allradantrieb auf Bergstraßen sehr hilfreich.
In bad weather, all-wheel drive is very helpful on mountain roads.