die Felge, -n
rim
Definition & meaning
A Felge is the rim of a wheel: the part that supports the tire and connects it to the wheel’s hub. In everyday use, it often refers to the visible metal wheel rim of a car or bicycle, sometimes including the wheel assembly more broadly.
In gymnastics, Felge can also refer to a movement in which the gymnast rotates around an apparatus such as a bar.
Grammar & Word origin
Felge is a feminine noun: die Felge. Its plural is die Felgen.
The word is inherited from older forms of German and has long referred to the rim or outer part of a wheel.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Radkranz — a less common term for the outer, rim-like part of a wheel; it can sound more technical than Felge.
- Radfelge — a more explicit form of Felge, emphasizing that it is a wheel rim.
There is no direct antonym: a rim does not have a natural opposite.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Die Felgen vom Auto sind neu.noun
The rims of the car are new.
Die Felge meines Fahrrads ist verbogen.noun
The rim of my bicycle is bent.
Nach dem Reifenwechsel reinigte ich die Felge.noun
After changing the tire, I cleaned the rim.
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