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station wagon
Short for 'Kombinationskraftwagen'; a passenger car model with an extended roof and a large tailgate instead of a trunk lid, offering a lot of cargo space.
Für den Familienurlaub haben wir uns einen geräumigen Kombi gemietet.
For the family vacation, we rented a spacious station wagon.
'Kombi' (station wagon) is the common abbreviation for the word 'Kombinationskraftwagen' (estate car/station wagon). The name comes from the fact that this car combines the function of a passenger car with that of a delivery van.
Wir brauchen ein größeres Auto und denken über einen Kombi nach.
We need a bigger car and are thinking about a station wagon.
In everyday language, almost only the short form 'Kombi' (station wagon) is used. The long form 'Kombinationskraftwagen' is found only in official documents, vehicle papers, or very technical texts.
Er fährt einen blauen Kombi von einem deutschen Hersteller.
He drives a blue station wagon from a German manufacturer.
Common adjectives used with 'Kombi' (station wagon) are 'geräumig' (spacious), 'praktisch' (practical), or 'familienfreundlich' (family-friendly). Typical verbs are 'fahren' (to drive), 'kaufen' (to buy), or 'mieten' (to rent).
Für den Umzug ist ein Kombi sehr praktisch, weil viel hineinpasst.
For the move, a station wagon is very practical because a lot fits inside.
touring
Kombi is the general term for a passenger car body style with plenty of cargo space and a large tailgate. Touring can refer to the same body style, but it is especially a manufacturer-specific model designation, such as at BMW. Use „Kombi“ for the general vehicle class and „Touring“ for this specific designation.
Für den Umzug mieten wir einen Kombi mit großer Heckklappe und viel Laderaum.
We're renting a station wagon with a large tailgate and plenty of cargo space for the move.
Bei BMW heißt dieses Modell mit großer Heckklappe und viel Laderaum Touring.
At BMW, this model with a large tailgate and plenty of cargo space is called a Touring.
