radeln
Translation
to cycle, to bike
Examples
Wir radeln am Wochenende durch den Park.
We cycle through the park at the weekend.
Er radelt jeden Tag zur Arbeit.
He cycles to work every day.
Grammar Patterns
((through sth.)) to cycle through sth. We cycle through the city.
((to sth.)) to cycle to sth. I cycle to school.
Similar Words
Fahrrad fahren (to ride a bicycle)
Etymology
From 'Rad' (wheel). The '-eln' suffix often indicates a repetitive or diminutive action, like the turning of wheels.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'rad' in 'radeln' as the 'rad'ius of a wheel. You're making the radius turn.