der Geländewagen
Translation
off-road vehicle, SUV, all-terrain vehicle
Examples
Er fährt einen großen Geländewagen.
He drives a big off-road vehicle.
Dieser Geländewagen ist gut für die Berge.
This SUV is good for the mountains.
Grammar Patterns
einen Geländewagen fahren to drive an off-road vehicle He drives a big off-road vehicle.
mit dem Geländewagen fahren to go by off-road vehicle We're driving into the mountains with the off-road vehicle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: SUV, Jeep, Offroader
Etymology
A compound word from 'Gelände' (terrain) and 'Wagen' (car, wagon). Literally a 'terrain car'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Gelände' (terrain) + 'Wagen' (car). It's a car for any terrain.