Why does the noun Fahrrad have the article das?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Fahrrad

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Fahrradein Fahrradkein Fahrrad
Akkusativdas Fahrradein Fahrradkein Fahrrad
Dativdem Fahrradeinem Fahrradkeinem Fahrrad
Genitivdes Fahrradeseines Fahrradeskeines Fahrrades

Examples in context

Real sentences using Fahrrad in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das Fahrrad ist neu.The bicycle is new.
Ein Fahrrad ist schnell.A bicycle is fast.
Kein Fahrrad ist hier.No bicycle is here.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe das Fahrrad.I buy the bicycle.
Er sucht ein Fahrrad.He is looking for a bicycle.
Wir haben kein Fahrrad.We have no bicycle.
Dativ
Ich fahre mit dem Fahrrad.I ride with the bicycle.
Er sitzt auf einem Fahrrad.He sits on a bicycle.
Ich fahre mit keinem Fahrrad.I ride with no bicycle.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des Fahrrades ist rot.The color of the bicycle is red.
Der Preis eines Fahrrades ist hoch.The price of a bicycle is high.
Der Wert keines Fahrrades ist bekannt.The value of no bicycle is known.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Fahrrad?

It is das Fahrrad. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Fahrrad is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Fahrrad?

The German noun Fahrrad is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Fahrrad?

The plural form of das Fahrrad is die Fahrräder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Fahrrad mean in English?

The German word das Fahrrad translates to “bicycle” in English.

How do you decline das Fahrrad?

Like all German nouns, Fahrrad changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Fahrrad
  • Akkusativ: das Fahrrad
  • Dativ: dem Fahrrad
  • Genitiv: des Fahrrades

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.