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German word
Fußgänger
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfuːsˌgɛŋɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounpedestrian
Example
Der Fußgänger wartet an der Ampel.
The pedestrian is waiting at the traffic light.
More examples
Am Samstag ist die Fußgängerzone besonders voll.
On Saturday, the pedestrian zone is especially crowded.
Core concept
A passerby whose movement through a town is defined by walking instead of using a vehicle.
Common phrases
die Fußgängerzone
pedestrian zone
der Fußgängerüberweg
pedestrian crossing
die Fußgängerampel
pedestrian traffic light
Similar words
Passant: A passerby walking along a street or roadside.
Spaziergänger: A person taking a leisurely walk for enjoyment or relaxation.
Definition in German
Person, die zu Fuß geht oder sich zu Fuß fortbewegt
Word origin
Fußgänger developed by joining the noun Fuß with Gänger, the walking-person element formed from gehen.
Usage tips
- The phrase zu Fuß gehen describes the activity of walking, while Fußgänger names the person, especially in transport contexts.
Opposites
- Fahrerdrivernoun
- Autofahrermotoristnoun
Related words
- fußgängerfreundlichpedestrian-friendlyadjective
- Fußgängerbrückefootbridgenoun
- Fußgängerbereichpedestrian areanoun