English–German

“train driver” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɔkˌfyːʁɐ/

Example

Ich danke dem Lokführer für seine Hilfe.

I thank the train driver for his help.

Illustration for Lokführer (train driver)

How to say “train driver” in German

“Train driver” in German is Lokführer.

The operator in the locomotive cab who guides a whole train along the railway.

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

Example sentences with Lokführer

Als Lokführer trägt er große Verantwortung.

As a train driver, he bears great responsibility.

Tips for using Lokführer

  • In the example, dem Lokführer is dative after danken, whose recipient is marked with dem rather than den or der.

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