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“commuter” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpɛndlɐ/

Example

Viele Pendler fahren jeden Tag mit dem Zug zur Arbeit.

Many commuters travel to work by train every day.

Illustration for Pendler (commuter)

How to say “commuter” in German

“Commuter” in German is Pendler.

A person making the regular trip between a home base and a workplace, often by train or car.

Full entry for Pendler: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Pendler

Viele Pendler bilden Fahrgemeinschaften, um Kosten zu sparen.

Many commuters form carpools to save on costs.

Tips for using Pendler

  • Pendler is masculine, and its plural is also Pendler; the feminine form is Pendlerin, with plural Pendlerinnen.

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