der Lenker
Translation
handlebar, steering wheel, driver, leader
Examples
Der Radfahrer hält den Lenker fest.
The cyclist holds the handlebar tightly.
Der Lenker des Wagens ist aus Leder.
The car's steering wheel is made of leather.
Er ist der Lenker des Unternehmens.
He is the leader of the company.
Grammar Patterns
((the driver/leader)) ((of sth.)) The leader of the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Steuer (helm), der Fahrer (driver), der Führer (leader); Antonyms: der Passagier (passenger)
Etymology
From the verb 'lenken' (to steer, to guide). The '-er' suffix denotes an agent or an instrument.
Memory Tips
Think of 'lenken' (to steer). The 'Lenker' is the thing (handlebar) or the person (driver) that does the steering.