das Feuerwehrfahrzeug
Translation
fire engine, fire appliance, fire truck
Examples
Das neue Feuerwehrfahrzeug steht in der Halle.
The new fire engine is in the station.
Ein Feuerwehrfahrzeug fuhr mit Sirene vorbei.
A fire engine drove past with its siren on.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to see/hear/buy a fire engine. I see a large fire engine.
Similar Words
Polizeiauto (police car), Krankenwagen (ambulance)
Etymology
A compound of Feuerwehr (fire brigade) and Fahrzeug (vehicle).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'fire-defence-driving-thing'. 'Fahrzeug' is a general term for vehicle.