das Lenkrad
Translation
steering wheel
Examples
Halte das Lenkrad mit beiden Händen fest.
Hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands.
Das Auto hat ein modernes Lenkrad.
The car has a modern steering wheel.
Grammar Patterns
the steering wheel ((of sth.)) The steering wheel of the car is made of leather.
to be at the steering wheel My father is at the steering wheel.
Similar Words
das Steuer (helm, wheel)
Etymology
From 'lenken' (to steer) and 'Rad' (wheel). Literally a 'steering wheel'.
Memory Tips
It's the 'Rad' (wheel) that you use to 'lenken' (steer) the car. The English translation is a direct cognate.