Sperrrad

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word Sperrrad. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word Sperrrad, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say Sperrrad in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word Sperrrad you have here. The definition of the word Sperrrad will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofSperrrad, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

sperren +‎ Rad

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃpɛʁˌʁaːt/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

Sperrrad n (strong, genitive Sperrrades or Sperrrads, plural Sperrräder)

  1. ratchet wheel
    Synonym: Rastrad

Usage notes

  • The spelling Sperrrad has been the prescribed spelling since the German spelling reform of 1996 (the Rechtschreibreform). In the affected areas, the previous spelling (Sperrad) is now less common, and may be regarded as a misspelling.

Declension

Declension of Sperrrad
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Sperrrad die Sperrräder
genitive eines des Sperrrades, Sperrrads der Sperrräder
dative einem dem Sperrrad, Sperrrade1 den Sperrrädern
accusative ein das Sperrrad die Sperrräder

1Now rare, see notes.

Further reading

  • “Sperrrad” in Duden online
  • “Sperrrad” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia