der Trecker
tractor
An informal term, especially in northern Germany, for a tractor used mainly in agriculture.
EXAMPLE
Der Bauer fuhr mit dem Trecker über das Feld.
The farmer drove the tractor across the field.
der Trecker
tractor
der Trecker, die Trecker
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Trecker, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Trecker |
| genitive | des Treckers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Trecker | die Trecker |
| accusative | den Trecker | die Trecker |
| dative | dem Trecker | den Treckern |
| genitive | des Treckers | der Trecker |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Driving without an article
In the expression 'Trecker fahren' (to drive a tractor), 'Trecker' often appears without an article. This expression is used especially when referring to the activity or ability.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Hof hat sie schon früh gelernt, Trecker zu fahren.
She learned to drive a tractor on the farm at an early age.
Being at the wheel
'Auf dem Trecker sitzen' (to sit on the tractor) is a typical expression for the driver's position and uses the dative. Movement to this position is described with 'auf den Trecker steigen' (to get onto the tractor), which uses the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Meine Tante sitzt auf dem Trecker und winkt uns zu.
My aunt is sitting on the tractor and waving to us.
Nach der Pause steigt sie wieder auf den Trecker.
After the break, she gets back onto the tractor.
Typical collocations
Typical expressions used when operating a tractor include 'einen Trecker starten' (to start a tractor) and 'einen Trecker abstellen' (to switch off or park a tractor). In this context, 'abstellen' often refers to switching off the engine.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Gespräch stellte der Landwirt den Trecker ab, damit wir uns besser hören konnten.
Before the conversation, the farmer turned off the tractor so that we could hear each other better.
In real life
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