die Lokomotive
Translation
locomotive, engine
Examples
Die alte Dampflokomotive steht im Museum.
The old steam locomotive is in the museum.
Eine starke Lokomotive zieht den langen Güterzug.
A powerful locomotive pulls the long freight train.
Grammar Patterns
die Lokomotive ((as subject)) The locomotive is old. Die Lokomotive ist alt.
Similar Words
Zugmaschine (tractor), Triebwagen (railcar)
Etymology
From Latin 'locus' (place) + 'motivus' (moving). Literally 'something that moves from a place'.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English word 'locomotive', making it easy to remember. Think of 'local motion'.