der Rennwagen
Translation
racing car, race car
Examples
Der Rennwagen fuhr sehr schnell.
The race car drove very fast.
Er träumt davon, einen Rennwagen zu fahren.
He dreams of driving a race car.
Grammar Patterns
((a Rennwagen)) to drive/buy/see (a race car) He drives a fast race car.
Similar Words
Sportwagen (sports car), Formel-1-Wagen (Formula 1 car)
Etymology
Composed of 'Renn-' (from 'rennen', to race) and 'Wagen' (car, wagon). A car for racing.
Memory Tips
It's a straightforward compound word: a 'Wagen' (car) for a 'Rennen' (race).