rijwiel

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrɛi̯.ʋil/

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• Hyphenation: rij‧wiel

Noun

rijwiel n (plural rijwielen, diminutive rijwieltje n)

1. (formal) bicycle

   Synonyms: fiets, (humorous) stalen ros, (archaic) wieler

Derived terms

• rijwielolie
• rijwielstalling