nounnoun
der Fahrgast, ¨-e
passenger
Eine Person, die in einem Bus, Zug, Taxi, Schiff oder Flugzeug mitfährt.
The German word "Fahrgast" is a noun made up of two words:
- Fahr: related to "fahren," meaning "to drive" or "to travel"
- Gast: meaning "guest" or "passenger"
Fahrgast means "passenger," specifically someone who travels in a vehicle (car, bus, train, etc.).
Similar words:
- Passagier (passenger, often used in air/sea travel)
- Insasse (occupant, often used for people inside a vehicle, possibly including the driver)
Difference:
- "Fahrgast" is typically for public or shared transportation passengers.
- "Passagier" is more formal and broader, often in aviation or maritime contexts.
- "Insasse" simply means anyone inside a vehicle, including the driver or crew.
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Examples
Ein Fahrgast wartet auf den Zug.noun
A passenger is waiting for the train.
Jeder Fahrgast muss eine gültige Fahrkarte besitzen.noun
Every passenger must have a valid ticket.
Der Fahrgast steigt in den Zug.noun
The passenger gets on the train.
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