English–German
“pedestrian” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfuːsˌgɛŋɐ/
Example
Der Fußgänger wartet an der Ampel.
The pedestrian is waiting at the traffic light.
How to say “pedestrian” in German
“Pedestrian” in German is Fußgänger.
A passerby whose movement through a town is defined by walking instead of using a vehicle.
Example sentences with Fußgänger
Am Samstag ist die Fußgängerzone besonders voll.
On Saturday, the pedestrian zone is especially crowded.
Tips for using Fußgänger
- The phrase zu Fuß gehen describes the activity of walking, while Fußgänger names the person, especially in transport contexts.
Other German words for “pedestrian”
Die Fußgängerinnen überqueren die Straße.
The pedestrians are crossing the street.