der Lenker

Plural: die Lenker

Based on: lenken

the handlebar: (Can also be used for leaders in compounds but it's rare.)

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Sources for Etymology:

Check "lenker-2" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations)
"lenker-2" on Wiktionary (English version)
(For etymological connections across European languages. Not always accurate)
Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
My favorite source for the origin of English words.

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Word of the Day – “lenken”

A fun look at the meaning of "lenken", the difference to "steuern" and how that relates to the German word for "to distract".

Vocab: lenken, der Lenker, ablenken, das Gelenk, das Lenkrad

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Word of the Day – “Steuer”

A fun look at the meaning of "die Steuer" and its brother "das Steuer" and the surprise connection between steering can taxation :). Also: a mention of "lenken"

Vocab: das Steuer, die Steuer, steuerbord, die Steuererklärung, die Steuerung, die Mehrwertsteuer

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How many meanings does the German word 'Lenker' have?

Lenker has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the handlebar .

What is the gender of 'Lenker'?

der

What is the plural of 'Lenker'?

die Lenker

What is 'Lenker' related to?

The word 'Lenker' is related to lenken.

Where can I learn more about 'Lenker'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Lenker':

Word of the Day – “lenken”
A fun look at the meaning of "lenken", the difference to "steuern" and how that relates to the German word for "to distract".
Vocab: lenken, der Lenker, ablenken, das Gelenk, das Lenkrad
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Word of the Day – “Steuer”
A fun look at the meaning of "die Steuer" and its brother "das Steuer" and the surprise connection between steering can taxation :). Also: a mention of "lenken"
Vocab: das Steuer, die Steuer, steuerbord, die Steuererklärung, die Steuerung, die Mehrwertsteuer
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