nounnoun
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pedestrian · passerby
Eine Person, die zu Fuß an einem Ort vorbeiläuft oder über die Straße geht.
The German word "Passant" is a noun meaning "passerby" or "pedestrian". It comes from the French word passant, which means "passing" or "passing person".
- Passant = a person who is passing by, especially on foot.
Similar German words:
- Fußgänger (pedestrian)
- Vorbeigehender (someone walking past)
Difference:
- Passant specifically emphasizes the act of passing by somewhere, often briefly or casually.
- Fußgänger is a more general term for a pedestrian (someone walking, irrespective of passing by).
- Vorbeigehender is more literal, "one passing by", but less commonly used than Passant.
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Examples
Der Passant geht über die Straße.noun
The pedestrian crosses the street.
Ein Passant fragt nach dem Weg.noun
A passerby asks for directions.
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