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"Bicycle" in German: Fahrrad
das Fahrrad
Note: informal: das Rad
Bicycle in German is das Fahrrad. Informally people say das Rad. Going by bike is Fahrrad fahren or Rad fahren.
Commuting
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How to pronounce Fahrrad
Say it
FAHR-raht
/ˈfaːɐ̯ʁaːt/
FAHR-raht. Long ah in Fahr, clear t. Neuter: das Fahrrad.
"Bicycle" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Fahrrad | bicycle Standard word. | Standard word. |
| das Rad | bike Informal short form. | Informal short form. |
| Fahrrad fahren | to ride a bike Activity. | Activity. |
| Fahrradweg | bike path City infrastructure. | City infrastructure. |
How to use Fahrrad in real life
- 1Commuting
Ich fahre mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit.
I ride the bicycle to work.
Mit dem Fahrrad.
- 2Locking up
Wo kann ich mein Fahrrad abstellen?
Where can I park my bicycle?
Mein Fahrrad.
- 3Repair
Das Fahrrad braucht einen neuen Schlauch.
The bicycle needs a new tube.
Das Fahrrad subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with Fahrrad
Incorrect: der Fahrrad
Correct: das Fahrrad
Fahrrad is neuter.
Incorrect: Ich fahre Fahrrad mit. (word order odd)
Correct: Ich fahre Fahrrad. / Ich fahre mit dem Fahrrad.
Use Fahrrad fahren or mit dem Fahrrad fahren.
Good to know
Bike culture is strong in many German cities: dedicated lanes, bike parking, and all-weather riders. Saying Ich fahre Fahrrad is normal adult talk, not only for kids.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting for a ride
ChatPal
Bringst du dein Fahrrad mit?
Are you bringing your bicycle?
You
Ja. Das Fahrrad ist frisch geölt.
Yes. The bicycle is freshly oiled.
ChatPal
Super. Wir nehmen den Fahrradweg.
Great. We'll take the bike path.
You
Perfekt. Mein Fahrrad hat Licht.
Perfect. My bicycle has lights.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bicycle" in German
Gender?
Neuter: das Fahrrad.
Informal short form?
Das Rad.
Ride a bike?
Fahrrad fahren / Rad fahren.
Plural?
Die Fahrräder (with umlaut).
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