German word

Fahrerin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaːʁəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine noundriver

Example

Die Fahrerin fährt vorsichtig.

The driver is driving carefully.

Illustration for Fahrerin (driver)

More examples

Die berufliche Fahrerin arbeitet oft im Nachtdienst.

The professional driver often works the night shift.

Core concept

A woman sits at the controls of a vehicle, guiding it along the road.

Common phrases

  • neue Fahrerin

    new driver

  • berufliche Fahrerin

    professional driver

  • Fahrerin am Steuer

    driver at the wheel

Similar words

Fahrer: A person who drives a vehicle.
Autofahrerin: A woman who drives a car.
Chauffeurin: A woman hired to drive others in a car.
Busfahrerin: A woman who drives a bus carrying passengers.

Definition in German

Fahrerin ist eine Frau, die ein Fahrzeug fährt.

Word origin

Fahrerin is formed from the agent noun Fahrer, related to fahren, with the feminine suffix -in.

Usage tips

  • Fahrerin is feminine, so its singular article is die and its plural form is Fahrerinnen.

Related words

  • Fahrerdrivernoun
  • Fahrerlaubnisdriver's licensenoun
  • Fahrtdrivenoun

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