das Motorrad, ¨-er
motorcycle
Ein Fahrzeug mit zwei Rädern, das von einem Motor angetrieben wird und meist Platz für ein bis zwei Personen hat.
The German word "Motorrad" is a noun that means "motorcycle." It is a compound word formed from "Motor" (engine or motor) and "Rad" (wheel). "Motorrad" specifically refers to two-wheeled motor vehicles, often used for both transportation and recreation.
Similar words in German include "Zweirad" (two-wheeler), which can refer to any two-wheeled vehicle, including bicycles, and "Fahrzeug" (vehicle), which is a broader term encompassing all types of motorized vehicles.
The main difference is that "Motorrad" specifically denotes a motorized two-wheeler, while "Zweirad" can refer to both motorized bikes and non-motorized bicycles, and "Fahrzeug" includes all kinds of vehicles, regardless of their number of wheels.
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Examples
Er fährt heute mit dem Motorrad.noun
He is riding the motorcycle today.
Sein Motorrad glänzt in der Sonne.noun
His motorcycle shines in the sun.
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