Traktor
[ˈtʁaktoːɐ̯]masculine
The German word for tractor is Traktor. Wiktionary also lists Trecker and Schlepper.
Meaning: farm vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Traktor | [ˈtʁaktoːɐ̯] (narrow) | masculine |
| Trecker | /ˈtrɛkər/ | North German, masculine |
| Schlepper | /ˈʃlɛpɐ/ | masculine |
A tractor is a farm vehicle.
Which one should you use?
Traktor is the standard term for the vehicle, whereas Schlepper is often used to describe the machine's function as a vehicle that pulls heavy loads or implements.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Trecker is a regional variant used primarily in Northern Germany. In some regions, particularly in southern Germany and Austria, the word Bulldog is used informally to refer to a tractor.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Traktor is Traktors. When the tractor is the direct object of a sentence, the masculine article changes from der to den Traktor.
Did you know?
- The term Bulldog is used informally for tractors in southern Germany and Austria, referring to the iconic Lanz Bulldog brand that dominated the early 20th century.
- In Germany, the Traktor is the center of 'Treckerfahren' events, which are traditional parades where farmers showcase their vintage and modified vehicles.
- The German word Trecker is a result of phono-semantic matching, where the English word 'tractor' was adapted to sound like the local Low German word trecken, meaning 'to drag' or 'to pull'.
Examples in context
- Darf ich den Traktor fahren?Can I drive the tractor?This sentence is useful for asking permission to drive the Traktor.Tatoeba #6108482 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4144648 by Hybrid
- Ihr Vater war Traktorfahrer.Her father was a tractor driver.This sentence is useful for describing a person's profession involving a Traktor.Tatoeba #6985061 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3958957 by Hybrid
- Ich will Traktor fahren lernen.I want to learn how to drive a tractor.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to learn how to drive a Traktor.Tatoeba #8186219 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8186212 by CK
- Ich habe einen Traktor auf dem Feld gesehen.I saw a tractor in the field.
- Ist der Schlepper zum Mieten verfügbar?Is the tractor available for rent?
- Komm, wir fahren mit dem Trecker zum See!Let's take the tractor to the lake!
- ein knallroter TraktorA bright red tractor
- 20 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are visiting a farm.
- HannahSchau mal, ist das ein neuer Traktor?Look, is that a new tractor?
- FelixJa, der Traktor ist erst seit gestern hier.Yes, the tractor has only been here since yesterday.
- HannahEr sieht wirklich sehr groß aus.It looks really very big.
- FelixDas ist ein modernes Modell.That is a modern model.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tractor” translations and entries Traktor, Trecker, Schlepper, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schlepper, Traktor, Trecker, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
