Rädchen

dasNoun

small wheel, cog, gear

English translations

  1. 01

    small wheel

  2. 02

    cog

  3. 03

    pinion

Word details

German meaning
Ein kleines Rad, oft Teil eines Mechanismus.
English meaning
cog
Synonym
Zahnrad
German example
Er ist nur ein kleines Rädchen im Getriebe des Unternehmens.
English example
He is just a small cog in the machine of the company.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Rädchen
Plural Form
die Rädchen

Example sentences with “Rädchen”

  1. Das Rädchen im Getriebe klemmt. (The small gear in the transmission is stuck.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the diminutive form of Rad?

'Rädchen' is the diminutive of 'Rad' (wheel). As with all -chen words, it is neuter (das Rädchen) and the plural is also 'die Rädchen'.