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The German word "Flugbegleiter" is a noun meaning flight attendant or cabin crew member.

• It is composed of two words:
  • Flug = flight
  • Begleiter = companion or attendant (from begleiten = to accompany)

Similar words:

• Flugbegleiterin (female flight attendant)
• Kabinenpersonal (cabin crew)
• Steward / Stewardess (steward / stewardess, often used but more informal or older)

Difference:

• "Flugbegleiter" is gender-neutral (but often masculine form); "Flugbegleiterin" is specifically female.
• "Kabinenpersonal" refers to the whole cabin crew, not individual attendants.
• "Steward"/"Stewardess" are older loanwords from English, less formal than "Flugbegleiter".