das Pannenfahrzeug
Translation
broken-down vehicle, disabled vehicle
Examples
Ein Pannenfahrzeug blockiert die rechte Spur.
A broken-down vehicle is blocking the right lane.
Die Warnblinkanlage des Pannenfahrzeugs war an.
The hazard lights of the broken-down vehicle were on.
Grammar Patterns
((a broken-down vehicle)) used as a subject or object. Ein Pannenfahrzeug steht am Straßenrand.
Similar Words
Unfallwagen (crashed vehicle)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Panne' (breakdown) and 'Fahrzeug' (vehicle).
Memory Tips
Picture a vehicle that has had a 'pan'ne (breakdown) and is now stuck.