das Pedal
Translation
pedal
Examples
Drück das Gaspedal nicht so stark.
Don't press the gas pedal so hard.
Ein Pedal an meinem Fahrrad ist kaputt.
A pedal on my bike is broken.
Grammar Patterns
das Pedal (the pedal) The piano's pedal is made of brass.
aufs Pedal treten (to step on the pedal) He stepped hard on the pedal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tritthebel (treadle).
Etymology
Comes from the Latin word 'pes, pedis', which means 'foot'. A pedal is operated with the foot.
Memory Tips
It's an international cognate. Think of how 'pedal' and 'pedestrian' both relate to feet.