der Kombi
Translation
station wagon
Examples
Wir brauchen einen Kombi für die Familie.
We need a station wagon for the family.
Der Kombi hat einen großen Kofferraum.
The station wagon has a large trunk.
Grammar Patterns
to drive a ((station wagon)) Mein Vater fährt einen alten Kombi.
Similar Words
Limousine (sedan), SUV (SUV)
Etymology
Short for 'Kombinationskraftwagen' (combination motor vehicle), referring to its 'combination' of passenger and cargo space.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'combination' of a passenger car and a van.