bicycle helmet
der Fahrradhelm, die Fahrradhelme
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bicycle helmet
A helmet worn while cycling to protect the head from injuries in the event of a fall or accident.
Bevor sie mit dem Fahrrad losfährt, setzt sie ihren Fahrradhelm auf.
Before setting off on her bike, she puts on her bicycle helmet.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fahrradhelme |
| genitive | des Fahrradhelmes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Fahrradhelm | die Fahrradhelme |
| accusative | den Fahrradhelm | die Fahrradhelme |
| dative | dem Fahrradhelm | den Fahrradhelmen |
| genitive | des Fahrradhelmes des Fahrradhelms | der Fahrradhelme |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Fahrradhelm' (bicycle helmet) consists of 'Fahrrad' (bicycle) and 'Helm' (helmet). The first part indicates the purpose, while the second names the type of item.
Im Fahrradgeschäft suchen wir einen Fahrradhelm für unsere Tochter.
At the bicycle shop, we are looking for a bicycle helmet for our daughter.
The expressions 'einen Fahrradhelm aufsetzen' (to put on a bicycle helmet), 'einen Fahrradhelm tragen' (to wear a bicycle helmet), and 'einen Fahrradhelm abnehmen' (to take off a bicycle helmet) describe putting on, using, and removing the helmet.
Bitte nimm deinen Fahrradhelm ab, bevor du die Mütze anprobierst.
Please take off your bicycle helmet before trying on the hat.
When talking about the fit, 'der Fahrradhelm sitzt richtig' (the bicycle helmet fits properly) and 'der Fahrradhelm sitzt zu locker' (the bicycle helmet is too loose) are typical expressions. 'Den Fahrradhelm einstellen' (to adjust the bicycle helmet) describes adapting it, for example with the straps.
Mein Fahrradhelm sitzt zu locker; ich muss die Riemen enger stellen.
My bicycle helmet is too loose; I need to tighten the straps.
