noun
car, automobile
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Auto: Common noun meaning “car” or “automobile.” Neuter gender (das Auto) with plural Autos. Regular declension (des Autos, die Autos). No irregular plural. Used informally for a personal vehicle; formal synonyms include Wagen or Pkw. Typically used in everyday speech without special prepositions.
Examples
Das Auto steht vor dem Haus.
The car is parked in front of the house.
Die Polizei untersuchte das Auto, das nach dem Unfall stark beschädigt war.
The police examined the car that had been badly damaged after the accident.
Wir kaufen ein neues Auto.
We're buying a new automobile.
Details
Mnemonics
imagine a small car with 'Auto' written on the door
das Auto — picture a neutral sign (das) on a car key
Notes
Auto is short for Automobil. Plural is usually 'Autos'.