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der Auflieger

semi-trailer, articulated lorry trailer

Der LKW zieht einen großen Auflieger.

The lorry is pulling a large semi-trailer.

Der Auflieger wurde mit Waren beladen.

The semi-trailer was loaded with goods.

einen Auflieger ((mit+3)) beladen to load a semi-trailer with sth. The semi-trailer was loaded with boxes.

Synonyms: der Sattelanhänger

From the verb 'aufliegen' (to rest on). It's the part that 'rests on' the tractor unit.

Imagine the trailer 'lying on' ('auf-liegen') the back of the truck cab. It's the 'on-lier'.

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