English–German

“tire” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaɪ̯fən/

Example

Der Reifen ist platt.

The tire is flat.

Illustration for Reifen (tire)

How to say “tire” in German

“Tire” in German is Reifen.

An air-filled rubber ring cushions a moving vehicle and grips the road beneath it.

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

Example sentences with Reifen

Im Herbst steige ich auf Winterreifen um.

In autumn, I switch to winter tires.

Tips for using Reifen

  • In vehicle contexts, Reifen means the tire, while Rad usually means a complete wheel; the two terms are not interchangeable.

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