das Rad, ¨-er
bicycle · bike · wheel
Ein rundes Teil, das sich dreht und dazu dient, Fahrzeuge oder Maschinen in Bewegung zu setzen.
The German word "Rad" is a noun that means "wheel". It can refer to wheels used on vehicles, machinery, or any instance where circular motion is involved. The word also forms the base for several compound words such as "Fahrrad" (bicycle), "Lenkrad" (steering wheel), and "Zahnrad" (gearwheel). Additionally, "Rad" is the root of the word "radeln," which means "to cycle".
Similar words related to "Rad" in some contexts include "Reifen" (tire) and "Felge" (rim), but these refer more specifically to components of a wheel rather than the wheel itself. "Rad" broadly defines the entire wheel, while "Reifen" and "Felge" specify parts of it.
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Examples
Ich fahre jeden Tag mit dem Rad zur Arbeit.noun
I ride my bicycle to work every day.
Sein Rad ist neu.noun
His bike is new.
Das Rad dreht sich schnell.noun
The wheel turns quickly.
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