Pickup-Truck
The English phrase "pickup truck" is translated into German as Pickup-Truck.
A Pickup-Truck refers to a light truck featuring an open cargo area at the back.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Pickup-Truck is Pickup-Trucks.
Did you know?
- While Pickup-Truck sounds American, German law often categorizes these vehicles as LKW (trucks) rather than PKW (passenger cars), which can lead to different speed limits and parking restrictions.
- The use of Pickup-Truck in German is a sign of 'Anglicism', where English words are imported to describe modern or 'cool' lifestyle products. This often happens with vehicle types that have a perceived 'American' prestige.
- While an English speaker might call any small truck a 'pickup', a German speaker might use Pritsche to describe the specific flatbed part of the vehicle. This distinguishes the functional bed from the vehicle itself.
Examples in context
- Mein neuer Pick-up ist perfekt für Campingausflüge.My new pickup truck is perfect for camping trips.
- Unser alter Pritschenwagen hat mir geholfen, meinen Umzug durchzuführen.Our old pickup truck helped me with my move.
- Der Pickup-Truck ist sehr groß.The pickup truck is very large.
- Ich möchte einen neuen Pickup-Truck kaufen.I want to buy a new pickup truck.
- Sie parkt den Pickup-Truck in der Garage.She is parking the pickup truck in the garage.
Example conversation
Julian and Sarah are looking at a car advertisement in a magazine.
- SarahSchau mal, dieser Pickup-Truck ist toll!Look, this pickup truck is great!
- JulianJa, er sieht sehr robust aus.Yes, it looks very robust.
- SarahGlaubst du, er passt in deine Garage?Do you think it will fit in your garage?
- JulianDas muss ich erst prüfen.I have to check that first.
