nounnoun
der Autofahrer, –
driver
Eine Person, die ein Auto steuert oder fährt.
The German word "Autofahrer" is a noun made up of two words:
- Auto: short for "Automobil", meaning "car"
- Fahrer: meaning "driver"
So, "Autofahrer" means "car driver".
Similar words include:
- PKW-Fahrer (person-kraft-wagen driver, another term for car driver)
- Fahrer (driver, more general)
- Lenker (driver, especially in Austria/Switzerland)
Difference:
- "Autofahrer" specifically denotes a person driving a car.
- "Fahrer" is more general and can refer to drivers of any vehicle (truck, bike, etc.).
- "Lenker" is more regionally used for driver.
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Examples
Der Autofahrer fährt zu schnell.noun
The driver is driving too fast.
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