rijwiel

Dutch

Etymology

From rijden (“to ride”) +‎ wiel (“wheel”). Compare German Fahrrad.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛi̯.ʋil/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: rij‧wiel

Noun

rijwiel n (plural rijwielen, diminutive rijwieltje n)

  1. (formal) bicycle
    Synonyms: fiets, (humorous) stalen ros, (archaic) wieler

Derived terms

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