German word

Radprofi

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaːtˌpʁoːfiː/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpro cyclist

Example

Viele Radprofis trainieren jeden Tag.

Many pro cyclists train every day.

Illustration for Radprofi (pro cyclist)

More examples

Als Radprofi braucht man Ausdauer und Teamarbeit.

As a pro cyclist, you need endurance and teamwork.

Core concept

A team-sponsored cyclist on a racing bike, turning road races into a full-time profession.

Common phrases

  • ein Radprofi

    a pro cyclist

  • als Radprofi

    as a pro cyclist

Similar words

Profi: A professional in a sport or line of work.
Rennradfahrer: A road-bike rider chiefly concerned with speed.
Radfahrer: A bicycle rider using a bike for transport or leisure.
Radsportler: A competitive athlete involved in cycling.

Definition in German

Ein professioneller Rennradfahrer, der für ein Team Rennen als Beruf bestreitet.

Word origin

Radprofi combines the inherited Germanic noun Rad, meaning bicycle here, with Profi, a German shortening of Professional for a professional.

Usage tips

  • Radprofi is masculine, with the plural Radprofis; the compound refers to a professional cyclist rather than any skilled bicycle rider.

Other meanings

  • bicycle racernoun

Opposites

  • Amateuramateurnoun
  • Hobbyradlerhobby cyclistnoun

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