der Kombi
Translation
estate car, station wagon
Examples
Wir brauchen einen Kombi für die Familie.
We need an estate car for the family.
Der Kombi hat einen großen Kofferraum.
The estate car has a large boot.
Grammar Patterns
to drive an ((estate car)) Mein Vater fährt einen alten Kombi.
Similar Words
Limousine (saloon), SUV (SUV)
Etymology
Short for 'Kombinationskraftwagen' (combination motor vehicle), referring to its 'combination' of passenger and cargo space.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'combination' of a passenger car and a van.