der Beifahrer, –
passenger
Eine Person, die in einem Fahrzeug neben der Person sitzt, die es lenkt.
Definition & meaning
Beifahrer means passenger, specifically a person traveling in a vehicle who is sitting next to the driver, usually in the front passenger seat.
It can also mean co-driver or navigator, especially during a rally or a long journey, where the person helps the driver with directions or other tasks.
The feminine form is die Beifahrerin .
Grammar & Word origin
- Gender: masculine
- Plural: die Beifahrer
- Feminine: die Beifahrerin
- Compound: bei (“beside/with”) + Fahrer (“driver”)
Literally, it means “the person beside the driver.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- der Mitfahrer — a fellow passenger or someone traveling along; it does not necessarily imply sitting in the front seat.
- der Insasse — an occupant of a vehicle; this is more general and includes the driver as well as all passengers.
- der Copilot — a co-driver or assistant, especially in competitive driving or aviation; it emphasizes an assisting role rather than simply being a passenger.
Antonyms
- der Fahrer — the driver, the person operating the vehicle.
- der Pilot — in contexts such as racing or aviation, the person in control, contrasted with the co-driver or assistant.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Der Beifahrer zeigte unterwegs mit der Hand auf die richtige Abfahrt.noun
The passenger pointed with his hand to the correct exit on the way.
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