Rad
wheel
Meaning of Rad
ein rundes Objekt, das sich dreht und einem Fahrzeug beim Fahren hilft
a round object that turns and helps a vehicle move
Pronunciation
Rad with English translation
Rad usage examples
Das Rad ist am Auto kaputt.
The wheel on the car is broken.
Mein Fahrrad hat ein neues Rad.
My bike has a new wheel.
Rad synonyms
What's the difference between Rad, Reifen, Wagenrad, Laufrad, Radkranz, Felge, Rolle, and Lenkrad
This means the tire/tyre: the outer rubber part of a wheel on a car, bike, etc., not the whole wheel.
A cart or wagon wheel, usually for old-fashioned carts or carriages, not a modern car wheel.
A balance bike or small children's riding bike; usually a pedal-less bike for children.
The rim or outer hoop of a wheel; a technical word used less often.
The rim of a wheel that the tire fits onto; common for cars and bikes.
A bicycle wheel; a specific term used when you want to make clear it is a bike wheel.
A car tire/tyre; it refers specifically to the tire of a car, not the whole wheel.
A spoked wheel; this stresses the wheel’s construction, often on bicycles, old vehicles, or carts.
Advanced: broader words
A roller or small rolling wheel, a round object that moves or turns; not a vehicle wheel.
The steering wheel of a car: the part the driver holds; not a wheel that moves the vehicle by itself.
A flywheel: a heavy rotating disk in a machine or engine; it is not a road wheel.
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Questions about this word
What does Rad mean?
a round object that turns and helps a vehicle move
How do you pronounce Rad?
Rad is pronounced [ʁaːt].
How is Rad used in a sentence?
The wheel on the car is broken. Translation: Das Rad ist am Auto kaputt.
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