volkswagen

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Definition

Volkswagen is a well-known German car manufacturer famous for producing reliable vehicles, including the classic Beetle and modern cars.

Usage & Nuances

"Volkswagen" is always capitalized as it is a brand name. In English, sometimes shortened to "VW" in informal speech or writing. Pronunciation is often Anglicized ('volks-wagon'), not the original German. Used mainly to refer to the company or its cars.

Example Sentences

A lot of families like Volkswagen because their cars are safe and reliable.

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My first car was a Volkswagen.

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My friend bought a new Volkswagen yesterday.

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The Volkswagen plant is in Germany.

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I've always wanted to drive a classic Volkswagen Beetle.

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Do you know where the nearest Volkswagen dealership is?

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