das Windrad
Translation
wind turbine, windmill
Examples
Viele Windräder erzeugen sauberen Strom.
Many wind turbines generate clean electricity.
Ein neues Windrad wird auf dem Hügel gebaut.
A new wind turbine is being built on the hill.
Grammar Patterns
das Windrad (nominative) as subject The wind turbine stands in the field.
des Windrades (genitive) as possessive The height of the wind turbine is impressive.
dem Windrad (dative) as indirect object We are approaching the wind turbine.
das Windrad (accusative) as direct object You can see the wind turbine from afar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Windkraftanlage (wind power plant).
Etymology
From 'Wind' (wind) and 'Rad' (wheel). It literally means 'wind wheel'.
Memory Tips
Picture a giant wheel (Rad) being turned by the wind (Wind) to generate power.