German word

Insasse

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪnˌzasə/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpassenger

Example

Bei dem Unfall konnten drei Insassen aus dem Auto gerettet werden.

Three passengers were rescued from the car after the accident.

Illustration for Insasse (passenger)

More examples

Nach der Notlandung wurden alle Insassen des Passagierflugzeugs evakuiert.

After the emergency landing, all passengers on the passenger plane were evacuated.

Core concept

A person occupying the inside of a vehicle, room, or institution.

Common phrases

  • Insasse der Haftanstalt

    prison inmate

  • Insasse eines Rettungswagens

    ambulance occupant

  • Insasse auf der Fähre

    ferry passenger

Similar words

Passagier: A passenger traveling by plane, train, or long-distance bus.
Fahrgast: A passenger using public transportation, especially a bus or train.
Mitfahrer: A fellow traveler sharing a car with someone else.
Häftling: A detainee or prisoner held in custody.

Definition in German

Person, die sich innerhalb eines geschlossenen Raums oder Fahrzeugs aufhält; neutraler Begriff für Personen im Innenraum.

Word origin

Insasse is a German formation related to in and sitzen, literally referring to someone sitting inside.

Usage tips

  • Insasse is a neutral, context-dependent term, while Mitfahrer or Passagier specifies a fellow traveler and Häftling specifies a prisoner.

Other meanings

  • inmatenoun
  • residentnoun

Opposites

  • Außenstehenderoutsidernoun
  • Besuchervisitornoun

Related words

  • Mitinsassefellow inmatenoun
  • Insassenlistelist of passengersnoun

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