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Sattelzug
German → American English
American English
articulated truck
Lastkraftwagen mit Sattelzugmaschine und Auflieger; tractor-trailer combination.
Der Sattelzug blockierte kurz die Autobahnauffahrt.Use Sattelzug for a truck with a tractor unit and a semi-trailer; in everyday speech, Lkw is more general. It is a masculine noun: der Sattelzug.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Sattelzug mean in English?
Sattelzug means articulated truck, or tractor-trailer / semi-trailer truck.
Is Sattelzug the same as Lkw?
Not exactly. Lkw is the general word for truck, while Sattelzug specifically means a tractor-trailer combination.
What article goes with Sattelzug?
The correct article is der: der Sattelzug.
What is the difference between Sattelzug and Lastwagen?
Lastwagen is a general word for truck, while Sattelzug refers to a truck with a semi-trailer.