German word

Autofahrerin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯toˌfaːʁəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfemale driver

Example

Ich habe gestern eine Autofahrerin gesehen.

I saw a female driver yesterday.

Illustration for Autofahrerin (female driver)

More examples

Sie ist eine zuverlässige Autofahrerin und kommt nie zu spät.

She is a reliable female driver and is never late.

Core concept

A female motorist controlling a car on the road.

Common phrases

  • zuverlässige Autofahrerin

    reliable female driver

  • gute Autofahrerin

    good female driver

Similar words

Autofahrer: A person who drives a car.
Fahrerin: A woman who drives a car or motorcycle.
Chauffeurin: A woman who drives passengers for work.
Lenkerin: A woman who drives a car, especially in Austria or Switzerland.

Definition in German

Eine Frau, die Auto fährt.

Word origin

The compound Autofahrerin consists of Auto and the feminine agent noun Fahrerin, formed from the verb fahren with the suffix -in.

Usage tips

  • Autofahrerin is feminine, so standard forms include die Autofahrerin, der Autofahrerin, and einer Autofahrerin.

Opposites

Related words

  • Fahrerinfemale drivernoun
  • Fahrprüfungdriving testnoun

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