Das Fahrrad
Example: Ich fahre jeden Tag mit dem Fahrrad zur Schule.
Definition
"Das Fahrrad" refers to a bicycle, a two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedaling, commonly used for transportation, exercise, or leisure. It is a popular mode of travel, as illustrated in the example sentence: 'Ich fahre jeden Tag mit dem Fahrrad zur Schule,' meaning riding a bicycle to school every day.
Etymology
The word "das Fahrrad" comes from the German words 'fahr,' meaning 'to travel or drive,' and 'Rad,' meaning 'wheel.' Together, they literally mean 'travel wheel.' Did you know that the concept of the bicycle dates back to the early 19th century, but the term 'Fahrrad' was coined later in German to describe this efficient vehicle?
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"Das Fahrrad" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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