das Fahrrad

Meaning and Usage

Das Fahrrad in German means "the bicycle" in English. It refers to a human-powered, pedal-driven vehicle with two wheels. It is a commonly used mode of transportation and leisure activity in Germany.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "Fahrrad" consists of the prefix "Fahr-" (related to the verb "fahren" meaning "to ride" or "to drive") and the suffix "-rad" (meaning "wheel"). "Fahrrad" is a compound word derived from "Fahr" and "Rad." It is a neuter noun in German.

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Fahrrad" in German is similar to its English counterpart "bicycle," both referring to the same type of vehicle.

Cultural Context

In Germany, cycling is a popular and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Cities and towns in Germany often have well-developed cycling infrastructure, and cycling is also a common recreational activity.

Example Sentences

  • Ich fahre gerne mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit. (I enjoy riding my bike to work.)
  • Kannst du mir dein Fahrrad leihen? (Can you lend me your bicycle?)

Memory Tips

To remember the word "Fahrrad," think of the prefix "Fahr-" related to driving or riding and the suffix "-rad" related to a wheel.

Additional Vocabulary

  • das Rad (the wheel)
  • das Mountainbike (the mountain bike)
  • das Rennrad (the racing bike)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

Gender: das (neuter) Plural: die Fahrräder

Conjugation (for verbs)

There is no verb conjugation for "Fahrrad" as it is a noun.