German Conversation · Level 35
75 words
German word
Kurier
Pronunciation
IPA/kuˈʁiːɐ̯/
Meaning
- masculine nouncourier
Example
Der Kurier bringt das Paket.
The courier is delivering the package.
More examples
Ich habe die Dokumente per Kurier geschickt.
I sent the documents by courier.
Core concept
A designated messenger carries important items quickly and hands them to the intended recipient.
Common phrases
per Kurier
by courier
als Kurier arbeiten
work as a courier
lokaler Kurier
local courier
Similar words
Bote: A messenger who delivers letters or small parcels from one person to another.
Zusteller: A delivery worker who distributes mail and parcels along a regular route or area.
Paketbote: A delivery worker who brings parcels to homes and businesses.
Kurierdienst: A paid delivery service that transports urgent parcels or documents individually.
Definition in German
Berufsperson oder Dienst, der besonders eilige Sendungen persönlich und zügig zustellt.
Word origin
Kurier is a borrowing from French courrier, which developed from Latin currere, 'to run', while German uses it for a messenger or delivery service.
Usage tips
- The phrase per Kurier means 'by courier' and describes the delivery method rather than the courier as a person.
Other meanings
- messengernoun
Opposites
- Empfängerrecipientnoun
Related words
- Kurierdienstcourier servicenoun
- Kurierfahrercourier drivernoun
- Kurierunternehmencourier companynoun