NOUN
Rad/ʁaːt/wheel; bike; bicycle
Rad is a German noun that means wheel, bike, or bicycle. It is pronounced /ʁaːt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Räder".
Definitions
1.a circular object that turns on an axle and moves vehicles or machines(object mechanics/technology)
a.wheel of a vehicle or machine
Das Rad eines Autos ist kaputt.—The wheel of a car is broken.
2.bicycle (colloquial term, especially in northern and central Germany)(informal, everyday)
a.bicycle
Ich fahre jeden Tag mit dem Rad zur Arbeit.—I ride my bike to work every day.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Rad | die Räder |
| Genitive | des Rads | der Räder |
| Dative | dem Rad | den Rädern |
| Accusative | das Rad | die Räder |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Rad" mean in English?
- "Rad" means wheel, bike, or bicycle. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Rad"?
- "Rad" is pronounced /ʁaːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Rad" der, die, or das?
- "Rad" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Rad"?
- The plural of "Rad" is "Räder".
- What part of speech is "Rad"?
- "Rad" is a noun in German.
