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How do you say "cycling" in German?
das Radfahren
In German, "cycling" is das Radfahren.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'RAHT-fah-ren', stress on the first syllable, with the 'r' lightly rolled.
Grammar notes
das Radfahren is neuter. Plural: das Radläufe.
Example sentence
Mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit hält ihn fit.
Cycling to work keeps him fit.
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How to remember das Radfahren
Radfahren splits into Rad (wheel/bike) and fahren (to drive/ride) — literally 'wheel-riding'.
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- finish line Ziellinie.
- starting line Startlinie.
- warm up Aufwärmen.
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Questions about das Radfahren
How do you say "cycling" in German?
In German, "cycling" is das Radfahren. It is a noun.
Is das Radfahren masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Radfahren is neuter. Plural: das Radläufe.
How is das Radfahren used in a sentence?
Use das Radfahren as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit hält ihn fit. (Cycling to work keeps him fit.).
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