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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Raddie Räder
Genitivedes Radsder Räder
Dativedem Radden Rädern
Accusativedas Raddie 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.

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