Motorrad

motorcycle

noun moh-TOR-raht Rare

Also means

motorbike

Usage Note

Motorrad is the standard German word for a motorcycle. Motorradfahrer are exempt from motorway toll in Germany. Roller (scooter) and Moped denote lower-powered variants requiring less powerful licences.

Examples

"Er fährt bei gutem Wetter immer mit dem Motorrad zur Arbeit."

Natural Translation

In good weather he always rides his motorcycle to work.

Literal Translation

He drives in good weather always with the motorcycle to work.

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