der Verbrennermotor
Translation
internal combustion engine, combustion engine
Examples
Viele Autos haben einen Verbrennermotor.
Many cars have an internal combustion engine.
Der Verbrennermotor gilt als Auslaufmodell.
The combustion engine is considered an obsolete model.
Grammar Patterns
(as subject) The combustion engine is loud.
(as accusative object) They are developing a new combustion engine.
Similar Words
Synonym: Verbrennungsmotor; Antonym: Elektromotor (electric motor)
Etymology
A compound noun from `Verbrenner` (burner, from 'verbrennen') + `Motor` (engine). Literally a 'burner engine'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: `Verbrenner` (burner) + `Motor` (engine). It's an engine that works by burning fuel.