das Pedal
Translation
pedal
Examples
Drück das Gaspedal nicht so stark.
Don't press the accelerator so hard.
Ein Pedal an meinem Fahrrad ist kaputt.
A pedal on my bike is broken.
Grammar Patterns
das Pedal (the pedal) The pedal of the piano is made of brass.
aufs Pedal treten (to step on the pedal) He stepped firmly on the pedal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tritthebel (treadle).
Etymology
From Latin 'pes, pedis', meaning 'foot'. It's a lever operated by the foot.
Memory Tips
This is an international word. 'Pedal' is related to the foot, just like in 'pedestrian'.