der Gebrauchtwagen
used car
A car that has already had one or more previous owners; a second-hand vehicle.
EXAMPLE
Für mein erstes Auto habe ich mir einen günstigen Gebrauchtwagen gekauft.
For my first car, I bought an inexpensive used car.
der Gebrauchtwagen
used car
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Meanings
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Compound word
The word is a clear compound of 'gebraucht' (used) and 'Wagen' (car). 'Gebraucht' is the past participle of 'gebrauchen' (to use) and here means 'used' or 'second-hand'.
EXAMPLE
Ein neuer Wagen war zu teuer, also entschied er sich für einen Gebrauchtwagen.
A new car was too expensive, so he decided on a used car.
Typical verbs
In connection with 'Gebrauchtwagen' (used car), the verbs 'kaufen' (to buy), 'verkaufen' (to sell), and 'suchen' (to look for) are often used. A person who sells used cars professionally is a 'Gebrauchtwagenhändler' (used car dealer).
EXAMPLE
Er sucht seit Wochen online nach einem guten Gebrauchtwagen.
He has been looking online for a good used car for weeks.
Typical adjectives
Common adjectives that describe a 'Gebrauchtwagen' (used car) are 'günstig' (inexpensive), 'zuverlässig' (reliable), 'gut erhalten' (well maintained), or 'alt' (old).
EXAMPLE
Trotz des Alters ist es ein sehr zuverlässiger Gebrauchtwagen.
Despite its age, it is a very reliable used car.
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