Motorrad

Q: Is it der, die, or das Motorrad?

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

Q: What is the plural of das Motorrad?

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

Q: What does das Motorrad mean in English?

The German word das Motorrad translates to “motorcycle” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Motorrad?

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

motorcycle

Plural: die Motorräder

Strong

Why does the noun Motorrad 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 Motorrad

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Motorrad	ein Motorrad	kein Motorrad
Akkusativ	das Motorrad	ein Motorrad	kein Motorrad
Dativ	dem Motorrad	einem Motorrad	keinem Motorrad
Genitiv	des Motorrades	eines Motorrades	keines Motorrades
Nominativ	die Motorräder	Motorräder	keine Motorräder
Akkusativ	die Motorräder	Motorräder	keine Motorräder
Dativ	den Motorrädern	Motorrädern	keinen Motorrädern
Genitiv	der Motorräder	Motorräder	keiner Motorräder

Examples in context

Real sentences using Motorrad in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Motorrad ist schnell.The new motorcycle is fast.	Ein schönes Motorrad steht hier.A beautiful motorcycle stands here.	Kein altes Motorrad fährt gut.No old motorcycle drives well.
Akkusativ	Ich kaufe das neue Motorrad.I buy the new motorcycle.	Er hat ein schönes Motorrad.He has a beautiful motorcycle.	Sie braucht kein altes Motorrad.She doesn't need an old motorcycle.
Dativ	Ich fahre mit dem neuen Motorrad.I ride with the new motorcycle.	Er gibt einem schönen Motorrad Gas.He gives a beautiful motorcycle gas.	Sie hilft keinem alten Motorrad mehr.She doesn't help any old motorcycle anymore.
Genitiv	Die Farbe des neuen Motorrades ist blau.The color of the new motorcycle is blue.	Der Preis eines schönen Motorrades ist hoch.The price of a beautiful motorcycle is high.	Der Wert keines alten Motorrades ist gering.The value of no old motorcycle is low.
Nominativ	Die neuen Motorräder sind teuer.The new motorcycles are expensive.	Schöne Motorräder stehen dort.Beautiful motorcycles stand there.	Keine alten Motorräder sind hier.No old motorcycles are here.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die neuen Motorräder.We see the new motorcycles.	Ich suche schöne Motorräder.I'm looking for beautiful motorcycles.	Sie hat keine alten Motorräder.She doesn't have any old motorcycles.
Dativ	Ich helfe den neuen Motorrädern.I help the new motorcycles.	Sie fährt mit schönen Motorrädern.She rides with beautiful motorcycles.	Er gibt keinen alten Motorrädern eine Chance.He doesn't give any old motorcycles a chance.
Genitiv	Die Räder der neuen Motorräder sind groß.The wheels of the new motorcycles are big.	Die Qualität schöner Motorräder ist gut.The quality of beautiful motorcycles is good.	Die Leistung keiner alten Motorräder ist schlecht.The performance of no old motorcycles is bad.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Motorrad?

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

What is the plural of das Motorrad?

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

What does das Motorrad mean in English?

The German word das Motorrad translates to “motorcycle” in English.

How do you decline das Motorrad?

Like all German nouns, Motorrad changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Motorrad
Akkusativ: das Motorrad
Dativ: dem Motorrad
Genitiv: des Motorrades

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.