German word

Motorradfahrer

Pronunciation

IPA/moˈtoːɐ̯ʁaːtˌfaːʁɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmotorcyclist

Example

Ich sehe einen Motorradfahrer auf der Hauptstraße.

I see a motorcyclist on the main road.

Illustration for Motorradfahrer (motorcyclist)

More examples

Der Motorradfahrer mit Helm fuhr langsam vorbei.

The motorcyclist wearing a helmet drove past slowly.

Core concept

A road user seated on a motorcycle with both hands on its handlebars.

Common phrases

  • der Motorradfahrer mit Helm

    the motorcyclist wearing a helmet

  • ein Motorradfahrer auf der Landstraße

    a motorcyclist on the country road

Similar words

Motorradfahrerin: A woman who rides a motorcycle.
Biker: A person who rides a motorcycle for travel or as a hobby.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die Motorrad fährt.

Word origin

The compound joins Motorrad, meaning motorcycle and built from Motor plus Rad, with Fahrer, the agent noun from fahren.

Usage tips

  • Motorradfahrer is masculine in grammar, so its definite article is der and its accusative form is den Motorradfahrer.

Other meanings

  • ridernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Motorradfahrerinfemale motorcyclistnoun

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