Example: Ich fahre jeden Morgen mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit.
Definition
"mit dem Fahrrad" is a German phrase meaning traveling or commuting by bicycle. It describes the mode of transportation where a person uses a bicycle to get from one place to another, often used in contexts like going to work or running errands.
Translations
by bike
en bicicleta
met de fiets
amb bicicleta
à vélo
Etymology
The phrase "mit dem Fahrrad" combines the German preposition "mit" meaning 'with,' and "dem Fahrrad," the dative case of "das Fahrrad," meaning 'the bicycle.' "Fahrrad" itself is a compound of "fahren" (to drive/ride) and "Rad" (wheel). Did you know? The word "Fahrrad" was first coined in the late 19th century when bicycles became popular in Germany.
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by bike