No. 10,466 in German
rad
"Rad" in German means "wheel" in English.
In a sentence
Ich habe ein neues Fahrrad gekauft.
I bought a new bicycle.
In this sentence, 'rad' is part of the compound word "Fahrrad," which refers to a bicycle. The context is purchasing a new one.
Der Tisch dreht sich wie ein Rad.
The table rotates like a wheel.
Here, 'Rad' is used as a standalone noun meaning 'wheel,' describing the rotation of the table.
Er ist wirklich aus dem Rad gefallen.
He really went off track.
In this sentence, 'Rad' is used metaphorically in the idiom, showing deviation from expected behavior or state.
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