das Motorrad
Translation
motorcycle, motorbike
Examples
Er fährt ein schnelles Motorrad.
He rides a fast motorcycle.
Mein Motorrad ist in der Garage.
My motorcycle is in the garage.
Grammar Patterns
to ride ((a motorcycle)) Er fährt ein schnelles Motorrad.
to go by motorcycle Ich fahre mit dem Motorrad zur Arbeit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Krad, Maschine
Etymology
Composed of 'Motor' (motor) and 'Rad' (wheel). Literally means 'motor wheel'.
Memory Tips
Picture a wheel ('Rad') with a motor ('Motor') attached to it to remember it's a motorcycle.