nounnoun
der Kurier, -e
courier
Eine Person, die Briefe, Pakete oder wichtige Dinge schnell von einem Ort zu einem anderen bringt.
The German word "Kurier" is a noun meaning "courier" or "messenger". It refers to a person or service that delivers messages, letters, or packages quickly. The word is not composed of smaller German words but comes from the Latin currere (to run).
Similar words include:
- Bote (messenger)
- Botin (female messenger)
- Lieferant (supplier/deliverer)
Differences:
- Kurier often implies faster, more urgent or official delivery, sometimes covering long distances.
- Bote is more general and can be informal or personal.
- Lieferant focuses on delivering goods or supplies rather than messages.
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Examples
Der Kurier liefert das Paket bis zur Tür.noun
The courier delivers the package to the door.
Der Kurier kommt jeden Morgen zur Firma.noun
The courier comes to the company every morning.
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