die Dampfmaschine
Translation
steam engine
Examples
Die Dampfmaschine war eine wichtige Erfindung.
The steam engine was an important invention.
Grammar Patterns
to invent the ((steam engine)) to create the steam engine James Watt improved the steam engine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: motor, locomotive.
Etymology
A compound word from 'Dampf' (steam) and 'Maschine' (machine).
Memory Tips
It's literally a 'steam machine'. Breaking it down into 'Dampf' (steam) and 'Maschine' (machine) makes it easy to remember.