German word

Radfahrer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaːtˌfaːʁɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncyclist

Example

Man soll auf den Radfahrer achten.

You should be careful around the cyclist.

Illustration for Radfahrer (cyclist)

More examples

Beim Überholen solltest du den Radfahrer mit ausreichendem Abstand passieren.

When overtaking, you should pass the cyclist while keeping a sufficient distance.

Core concept

Someone traveling by bicycle, whether commuting on a street or riding along a cycle path.

Common phrases

  • auf den Radfahrer achten

    pay attention to the cyclist

  • den Radfahrer überholen

    overtake the cyclist

  • Rücksicht auf den Radfahrer nehmen

    show consideration for the cyclist

Similar words

Fahrradfahrer: Someone who rides a bicycle along a road.
Radfahrerin: A female cyclist traveling by bicycle.
Radler: A casual term for a person riding a bicycle.
Velofahrer: A term used in Switzerland for a cyclist.

Definition in German

Jemand, der mit dem Fahrrad fährt.

Word origin

Radfahrer developed as a transparent German compound of Rad and Fahrer, naming a person associated with riding a bicycle.

Usage tips

  • The phrase auf den Radfahrer achten uses the accusative form because achten auf governs the accusative case.

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