die Zugmaschine
Translation
tractor unit, semi-truck, locomotive
Examples
Die Zugmaschine zieht den schweren Anhänger.
The tractor unit is pulling the heavy trailer.
Eine starke Zugmaschine wird für diesen Transport benötigt.
A powerful semi-truck is needed for this transport.
Grammar Patterns
to pull ((sth.)) The tractor unit pulls the trailer.
Similar Words
Traktor (tractor), Schlepper (tug), Lokomotive (locomotive)
Etymology
From 'Zug' (pull, train) and 'Maschine' (machine). Literally a 'pulling machine'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'pulling machine' (Zugmaschine) - the part of a semi-truck that does the pulling.