English–German

“motorcycle” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmoːtoːɐ̯ˌʁaːt/

Example

Er fährt sein Motorrad zur Arbeit.

He rides his motorcycle to work.

Illustration for Motorrad (motorcycle)

How to say “motorcycle” in German

“Motorcycle” in German is Motorrad.

A seated rider balances on a powered two-wheeler, steering between cars or along open roads.

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

Example sentences with Motorrad

Am Wochenende fahre ich mit dem Motorrad in die Berge.

At the weekend, I ride a motorcycle into the mountains.

Tips for using Motorrad

  • German commonly uses the bare noun in Motorrad fahren, while English normally requires an article in ride a motorcycle.

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