die Autowerkstatt
auto repair shop
A business where cars are repaired, serviced, and technically inspected.
EXAMPLE
Ich bringe mein Auto morgen in die Autowerkstatt.
I'm taking my car to the auto repair shop tomorrow.
die Autowerkstatt
auto repair shop
die Autowerkstatt, die Autowerkstätten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Autowerkstatt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Autowerkstätten |
| genitive | der Autowerkstatt |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Autowerkstatt | die Autowerkstätten |
| accusative | die Autowerkstatt | die Autowerkstätten |
| dative | der Autowerkstatt | den Autowerkstätten |
| genitive | der Autowerkstatt | der Autowerkstätten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound words
'Autowerkstatt' (auto repair shop) is made up of 'Auto' (car) and 'Werkstatt' (workshop). So it refers to a workshop specializing in cars.
EXAMPLE
Die Autowerkstatt an der Hauptstraße öffnet um acht Uhr.
The auto repair shop on the main road opens at eight o'clock.
Preposition and case
When describing movement to this place, 'in die Autowerkstatt' (to the auto repair shop) with the accusative is commonly used. For staying or working there, use 'in der Autowerkstatt' (in the auto repair shop) with the dative.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Panne wurde der Wagen in die Autowerkstatt geschleppt.
After the breakdown, the car was towed to the auto repair shop.
Die Mechaniker arbeiten gerade in der Autowerkstatt.
The mechanics are currently working in the auto repair shop.
Typical collocations
Common phrases include 'das Auto in die Autowerkstatt bringen' (to take the car to the auto repair shop), 'das Auto in der Autowerkstatt reparieren lassen' (to have the car repaired at the auto repair shop), and 'eine Autowerkstatt eröffnen' (to open an auto repair shop).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Unfall ließ sie ihr Auto in der Autowerkstatt reparieren.
After the accident, she had her car repaired at the auto repair shop.
In real life
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