der Motorradfahrer
motorcyclist
A person who rides a motorcycle.
EXAMPLE
Der Motorradfahrer trug einen Helm und Schutzkleidung.
The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and protective clothing.
der Motorradfahrer
motorcyclist
der Motorradfahrer, die Motorradfahrer
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Motorradfahrer, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Motorradfahrer |
| genitive | des Motorradfahrers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Motorradfahrer | die Motorradfahrer |
| accusative | den Motorradfahrer | die Motorradfahrer |
| dative | dem Motorradfahrer | den Motorradfahrern |
| genitive | des Motorradfahrers | der Motorradfahrer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is made up of 'Motorrad' (motorcycle) and 'Fahrer' (driver/rider). The ending '-fahrer' comes from the verb 'fahren' (to drive/ride) and is used for people who operate a vehicle.
EXAMPLE
Ein Fahrradfahrer muss andere Verkehrsregeln beachten als ein Motorradfahrer.
A cyclist has to follow different traffic rules than a motorcyclist.
Typical collocations
'Motorradfahrer' (motorcyclist) is often mentioned in connection with typical equipment. Common phrases are 'einen Helm tragen' (to wear a helmet) or 'Schutzkleidung tragen' (to wear protective clothing).
EXAMPLE
Ein verantwortungsbewusster Motorradfahrer trägt immer Schutzkleidung.
A responsible motorcyclist always wears protective clothing.
Context: traffic
The word is very often used in contexts related to road traffic. These include traffic reports, news about accidents, or discussions about road safety.
EXAMPLE
Im Sommer gibt es besonders viele Motorradfahrer auf den Landstraßen.
In summer, there are especially many motorcyclists on country roads.
Die Polizei warnt die Motorradfahrer, vorsichtig zu fahren.
The police are warning motorcyclists to ride carefully.
Compare with
Motorradfahrer vs Biker
biker
Motorradfahrer and Biker can refer to the same person on a motorcycle. Motorradfahrer is neutral and unambiguous, while Biker sounds informal and often suggests a particular scene or subculture. For a factual statement, Motorradfahrer is usually the better choice.
Motorradfahrer
Der Motorradfahrer wartet an der roten Ampel.
The motorcyclist is waiting at the red light.
Biker
Der Biker wartet in seiner Lederkleidung an der roten Ampel.
The biker is waiting at the red light in his leather clothing.
In real life
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