The idea
In this set, “der Reifen” (tyre), “der Schlauch” (inner tube), “die Speiche” (spoke), “die Kette” (chain), “die Bremse” (brake), “der Sattel” (saddle) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| der Reifen | die Reifen | tyre |
| der Schlauch | die Schläuche | inner tube |
| die Speiche | die Speichen | spoke |
| die Kette | die Ketten | chain |
| die Bremse | die Bremsen | brake |
| der Sattel | die Sättel | saddle |
Examples
- Der vordere Reifen wirkt an einer Stelle ungleichmäßig.The front tyre looks uneven at one point.
- Der Schlauch wurde beim letzten Besuch ausgetauscht.The inner tube was replaced at the last visit.
- Eine Speiche sitzt sichtbar anders als die übrigen.One spoke visibly sits differently from the others.
- Die Kette macht seit gestern ein neues Geräusch.The chain has been making a new noise since yesterday.
- Die Bremse beschreibe ich lieber der Werkstatt.I would rather describe the brake to the workshop.
- Der Sattel steht auf dem Foto etwas schief.The saddle is slightly crooked in the photo.
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Watch out
Do not use “der Reifen” and “der Schlauch” as interchangeable labels: here they mean tyre and inner tube. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „tyre“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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der Reifen
der Reifen means tyre in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Schlauch“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Schläuche
die Schläuche. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: I would rather describe the brake to the workshop.
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Die Bremse beschreibe ich lieber der Werkstatt.
Die Bremse beschreibe ich lieber der Werkstatt. — I would rather describe the brake to the workshop. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „tyre“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Schlauch“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: I would rather describe the brake to the workshop.
Die Bremse beschreibe ich lieber der Werkstatt.
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Describe one real situation with bicycle repair conversations in three German sentences, using “der Reifen”, “der Schlauch” and “die Speiche” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Reifen”).