noun
motorcycle
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Motorrad (das) means 'motorcycle'. Neuter noun; plural Motorräder (umlaut + -er), an irregular plural formation. Declension: das Motorrad, des Motorrads, den Motorrädern (dative plural). Common everyday word for motorbikes. No special preposition or reflexive usage inherent to the noun. Often used in compounds, e.g. Motorradhelm.
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Im Sommer fahre ich gerne mit dem Motorrad durch die Landschaft.
In summer, I like to ride my motorcycle through the countryside.
Er hat sein neues Motorrad am Wochenende ausprobiert.
He tried out his new motorcycle over the weekend.
Der Mechaniker kaufte Ersatzteile für das Motorrad, damit die Fahrt am Wochenende stattfinden konnte.
The mechanic bought spare parts for the motorcycle so that the weekend trip could take place.
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Picture a roaring motorbike labeled 'das Motorrad' parked at the roadside.
Motorrad sounds like 'motor' + 'rad' (wheel) — motor-wheel = motorcycle.
das — imagine a neutral license plate with 'das' stamped on it.
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Plural is 'Motorräder'. When talking about riding you often use verbs like 'fahren' (to ride/drive) with 'Motorrad'.