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Ich fahre mit dem Auto zur Arbeit.

I drive to work by car.

In German

Ich fahre mit dem Auto zur Arbeit.

ɪç ˈfaːrə mɪt dɛm ˈaʊto tsuːɐ̯ ˈarbaɪt
English
I drive to work by car.
Español
Voy al trabajo en coche.
Italiano
Vado al lavoro in macchina.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun (subject)
  • fahredriveVerb (to drive)
  • mitwith/byPreposition
  • demtheDefinite article (dative neuter)
  • AutocarNoun (object of preposition)
  • zurto thePreposition + article (zu + der)
  • ArbeitworkNoun (object of preposition)

Grammar Point

Preposition 'mit' (Dative, means of transport), Preposition 'zur' (zu der - Dative, destination)

Variations

  • Ich nehme das Auto, um zur Arbeit zu gelangen.
    I take the car to get to work.
  • Mein Arbeitsweg ist mit dem Auto.
    My commute is by car.

FAQ

How do you say "I drive to work by car." in German?

"I drive to work by car." in German is "Ich fahre mit dem Auto zur Arbeit." (ɪç ˈfaːrə mɪt dɛm ˈaʊto tsuːɐ̯ ˈarbaɪt).

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