der Lkw
Translation
lorry, truck
Examples
Der Lkw transportiert schwere Waren.
The lorry is transporting heavy goods.
Ein Lkw blockiert die Straße.
A lorry is blocking the road.
Grammar Patterns
der Lkw (as subject/object) The lorry is big. I see a lorry.
Similar Words
Laster, Lastzug (truck with trailer)
Etymology
Abbreviation of 'Lastkraftwagen', which breaks down into Last (load), Kraft (power), and Wagen (wagon/vehicle).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'Load-Kraft-Wagon' to remember it's a powerful vehicle for carrying loads.