Benz

derNoun

Benz (often referring to Mercedes-Benz)

Word details

German meaning
Kurzform für Mercedes-Benz, eine deutsche Automarke.
English meaning
Benz
Synonym
Mercedes-Benz
German example
Er fährt einen neuen Benz.
English example
He drives a new Benz.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Benz
Plural Form
die Benze

Example sentences with “Benz”

  1. Er fährt einen alten Benz. (He drives an old Benz.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Benz a proper noun?

Yes, it is a proper noun, but in casual German, 'ein Benz' refers to a car of the brand Mercedes-Benz. It is masculine (der Benz).