commercial vehicle
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commercial vehicle
A vehicle used mainly for transporting goods, performing work, or commercially transporting people, as opposed to a private passenger car. This includes trucks, delivery vans, buses, and agricultural machinery.
Die Spedition hat ihre Flotte um zehn neue Nutzfahrzeuge erweitert.
The freight company expanded its fleet by ten new commercial vehicles.
The word is composed of 'Nutz-' (from 'nutzen', to use) and 'Fahrzeug' (vehicle). So it literally describes a vehicle that is used for a specific use or purpose, usually commercially.
Für den Warentransport braucht die Firma ein neues Nutzfahrzeug.
The company needs a new commercial vehicle for transporting goods.
The term 'Nutzfahrzeug' (commercial vehicle) is an umbrella category. Typical examples that fall under it are 'Lastkraftwagen' (trucks), 'Lieferwagen' (delivery vans), 'Transporter' (vans), 'Busse' (buses), or also 'Traktoren' (tractors).
Zu den Nutzfahrzeugen zählen sowohl kleine Lieferwagen als auch große Sattelschlepper.
Commercial vehicles include both small delivery vans and large semi-trucks.
This word is mainly used in economic, technical, or logistics contexts. You often hear it in news about industry, in skilled trades, or in the transport sector.
Die Verkaufszahlen für Nutzfahrzeuge sind ein wichtiger Wirtschaftsindikator.
Sales figures for commercial vehicles are an important economic indicator.
motor vehicle
Both words can describe the same vehicle, but they classify it according to different characteristics. Kraftfahrzeug emphasizes engine power and use on the road, while Nutzfahrzeug emphasizes its primary purpose for work, transport, or commercial passenger services. Use whichever term best matches the classification you want to make.
Der Lastwagen ist ein Nutzfahrzeug, weil er hauptsächlich Waren für ein Unternehmen transportiert.
The truck is a commercial vehicle because it mainly transports goods for a company.
Der Lastwagen ist ein Kraftfahrzeug, weil er von einem Motor angetrieben wird und nicht auf Schienen fährt.
The truck is a motor vehicle because it is powered by an engine and does not run on rails.
