English–German
“driver” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfaːʁɐ/
Example
Der Fahrer hat Verspätung.
The driver is running late.
How to say “driver” in German
“Driver” in German is Fahrer.
A person at the controls who guides and moves a car, truck, bus, bicycle, or other vehicle.
Example sentences with Fahrer
Beim Unfall blieb der Fahrer unverletzt.
The driver was uninjured in the accident.
Tips for using Fahrer
- Fahrer is masculine; the feminine form is Fahrerin, while Fahrer also serves as the plural for mixed or all-male groups.
Other German words for “driver”
Die Fahrerin fährt vorsichtig.
The driver is driving carefully.
Wir haben zwei Chauffeure für die Veranstaltung gebucht.
We booked two drivers for the event.
Der Autofahrer fuhr vorsichtig.
The driver drove carefully.