Occasion

dieNoun

occasion (Swiss German/Austrian for used/second-hand car)

English translations

  1. 01

    occasion

  2. 02

    event

  3. 03

    opportunity

Word details

German meaning
Eine günstige Gelegenheit oder ein besonderer Anlass.
English meaning
Opportunity
Synonym
Gelegenheit, Anlass
German example
Das ist eine gute Occasion, um Freunde zu treffen.
English example
This is a good opportunity to meet friends.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Occasion
Plural Form
die Occasionen

Example sentences with “Occasion”

  1. Ich habe eine günstige Occasion gekauft. (I bought a cheap used car.)

Frequently asked questions

Why does Occasion mean used car?

In Switzerland and parts of Austria, it is the standard term for a second-hand vehicle.