Wagen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wagen" is mainly used as noun meaning "cart", "carriage" or "wagon". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "Wagen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

Gender: masculine
Singular: der Wagen
Plural: die Wagen

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: wagen
Simple past: wagte
Participle: gewagt

See full conjugation of wagen

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "Wagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A vehicle, often horse-drawn, for transport"

"Wagen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "A four-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses or a motor, used to transport people or goods."
Translation(s): cart, carriage, wagon
Synonym(s): Kutsche, Fuhrwerk, Karren
Related word(s): Fahrzeug, Auto, Kutsche

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Wagen wurde von zwei Pferden gezogen.The carriage was pulled by two horses.
Sie fuhren in einem eleganten Wagen vor.They drove up in an elegant carriage.
Der Wagen war vollgepackt mit Waren für den Markt.The wagon was packed with goods for the market.

2.) "To have the courage to do something potentially dangerous or difficult"

"Wagen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To dare to do something risky or dangerous."
Translation(s): to dare, to venture, to risk
Synonym(s): riskieren, sich trauen, sich erkühnen
Antonym(s): zögern
Related word(s): Risiko, Mut, Wagnis

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wagte es nicht, ihr die Wahrheit zu sagen.He didn't dare to tell her the truth.
Wir wagen es, wenn wir erfolgreich sein wollen.We dare to do it if we want to be successful.
Sie wagte den Sprung ins kalte Wasser.She dared to take the plunge.

3.) "A motorized four-wheeled vehicle, typically an automobile"

"Wagen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "A four-wheeled motorized vehicle, especially a car."
Translation(s): car, automobile, vehicle
Synonym(s): Auto, Automobil, Kraftfahrzeug
Related word(s): PKW, Fahrzeug, Karosse

📝 Some usage examples:

Ihr neuer Wagen ist sehr sparsam im Verbrauch.Her new car is very fuel-efficient.
Der Wagen musste in die Werkstatt gebracht werden.The car had to be taken to the garage.
Sie parkte ihren Wagen in der Garage.She parked her car in the garage.

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