German Car Parts

Maybe you can't save the world, but you can save a conversation by talking about car parts. Helga the German will help you learn car parts in German with the more than enjoyable flash cards below, and then you can quiz yourself with the dangerously addictive Lingo Dingo review game!

German mini-course

English German
the automatic transmission das Automatikgetriebe
the axle die Achse
the brakes die Bremsen
the bumper die Stoßstange
the driver der Fahrer
the engine der Motor
first gear erster Gang
the gas das Benzin
the gas pedal das Gaspedal
the gas tank der Benzintank
the gear shift der Schaltknüppel
the headlights die Scheinwerfer
the hood die Motorhaube
the horn die Hupe
the jack der Wagenheber
English German
the manual transmission das Schaltgetriebe
the rearview mirror der Rückspiegel
the seat belt der Sicherheitsgurt
the spare tire der Ersatzreifen
the steering wheel das Lenkrad
the sun roof das Schiebedach
the taillights das Rücklicht
the tire der Reifen
the trunk der Kofferraum
the turn signal der Blinker
the visor die Sonnenblende
the wheel das Lenkrad
the window das Fenster
the windshield die Windschutzscheibe
the wipers die Scheibenwischer

Learning German Car Part Words

You are now a little bit closer to becoming a German auto mechanic! Return to the German words for more words in different categories. There are important German phrases you should know as well. Your efforts to learn German might get your car out of the shop faster. You can also learn fun things about the German language for free.