noun
car, wagon
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Wagen is a masculine noun (der Wagen) meaning 'car' or 'wagon' (vehicle or rail carriage). The plural is Wagen (same form), so context or article distinguishes number. Genitive singular often appears as des Wagens with -s. Common in compounds and everyday speech; no special preposition required.
Examples
Der alte Wagen steht im Hof.
The old wagon is standing in the yard.
Der Wagen ist rot.
The car is red.
Der alte Wagen meines Großvaters ist immer noch fahrtüchtig.
My grandfather's old car is still roadworthy.
Details
Mnemonics
imagine an old wagon and a modern car both called 'Wagen'
der = picture a male driver in the wagon
Notes
Wagen can mean car or wagon; modern usage often means car (synonym: Auto).