das KFZ
Translation
motor vehicle, automobile, car
Examples
Mein KFZ ist in der Werkstatt.
My motor vehicle is at the repair shop.
Man braucht Papiere für die KFZ-Zulassung.
You need papers for vehicle registration.
Grammar Patterns
a/the motor vehicle (ein/das KFZ) He bought a new motor vehicle.
Similar Words
Auto, Wagen (car)
Etymology
Abbreviation for 'Kraftfahrzeug' (Kraft = power, Fahr = drive, Zeug = thing/vehicle).
Memory Tips
Think 'Kraft-Fahr-Zeug' -> Power-Drive-Thing. It's a very literal description of a motor vehicle.