Volkswagen

German (Berlin)

proper noun
Definitions
  • A German car manufacturer.

Etymology

Affix from German Volk (people, folk, nation, people with a shared citizenry, race) + German Wagen (car, vehicle, cart, wagon, carriage).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Wagen

Gloss

car, vehicle, cart, wagon, carriage

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