German word

Fahrer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaːʁɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundriver

Example

Der Fahrer hat Verspätung.

The driver is running late.

Illustration for Fahrer (driver)

More examples

Beim Unfall blieb der Fahrer unverletzt.

The driver was uninjured in the accident.

Core concept

A person at the controls who guides and moves a car, truck, bus, bicycle, or other vehicle.

Common phrases

  • der Fahrer am Steuer

    the driver at the wheel

  • der Fahrer des Taxis

    the driver of the taxi

Similar words

Autofahrer: A person who drives a car.
Radfahrer: A person who rides or operates a bicycle.
Taxifahrer: A person who drives a taxi as a job.
Fahrgast: A person traveling in a vehicle or using public transport.

Definition in German

Person, die ein Fahrzeug lenkt und fährt.

Word origin

Fahrer derives from the German verb fahren, meaning to travel or drive, with the agent suffix -er.

Usage tips

  • Fahrer is masculine; the feminine form is Fahrerin, while Fahrer also serves as the plural for mixed or all-male groups.

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