English–German

“handlebar” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɛŋkɐ/

Example

Der Lenker des Fahrrads ist neu.

The bicycle's handlebars are new.

Illustration for Lenker (handlebar)

How to say “handlebar” in German

“Handlebar” in German is Lenker.

A vehicle's direction comes from the Lenker: the hand-held bar on a bicycle or motorcycle, or the person steering.

Full entry for Lenker: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Lenker

Der Lenker des Motorrads ist extra breit für bessere Kontrolle.

The motorcycle's handlebar is extra wide for better control.

Tips for using Lenker

  • For a car's steering wheel, German normally uses Lenkrad; Lenker usually refers to bicycle or motorcycle handlebars.

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