steam locomotive
die Dampflok, die Dampfloks
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steam locomotive
A locomotive powered by a steam engine. It is historically the oldest type of locomotive and today is used mainly for tourist or museum purposes.
Die Fahrt mit der alten Dampflok durch die Berge war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis.
The ride through the mountains on the old steam locomotive was an unforgettable experience.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Dampfloks |
| genitive | der Dampflok |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Dampflok | die Dampfloks |
| accusative | die Dampflok | die Dampfloks |
| dative | der Dampflok | den Dampfloks |
| genitive | der Dampflok | der Dampfloks |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Dampflok' (steam locomotive) is a compound made from 'der Dampf' (steam) and 'die Lok' (locomotive). 'Lok' is a short form of 'Lokomotive' (locomotive). So it is literally a locomotive powered by steam.
Für das Fest wurde die alte Dampflok extra restauriert.
The old steam locomotive was specially restored for the festival.
The component '-lok' is an abbreviation of 'Lokomotive' (locomotive) and is also used in other words to describe the type of locomotive, for example 'E-Lok' (electric locomotive) or 'Diesellok' (diesel locomotive).
Auf dieser Strecke verkehren nur noch moderne E-Loks.
Only modern electric locomotives still run on this route.
Common verbs used with 'Dampflok' (steam locomotive) are 'fahren' (to ride/drive) and 'restaurieren' (to restore). It is often described with adjectives such as 'alt' (old), 'historisch' (historic), or 'nostalgisch' (nostalgic).
Viele Touristen wollen einmal mit der historischen Dampflok fahren.
Many tourists want to ride on the historic steam locomotive once.
