This is the 5279th most frequent German word.
automobil
Motor vehicle or car.
Here, 'Automobil' is used as a subject, identifying the vehicle performing the action of moving.
Das Automobil fährt schnell.
The automobile drives fast.
In this sentence, 'Automobil' serves as the subject affected by ownership, specifying which item the neighbor possesses.
Dieses Automobil gehört meinem Nachbarn.
This automobile belongs to my neighbor.
'Automobil' here is part of a compound noun describing an industry related to automobiles, showcasing its application beyond the literal object.