German word

Passagier

Pronunciation

IPA/pasaˈʒiːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpassenger

Example

Die Passagiere steigen aus dem Zug.

The passengers are getting off the train.

Illustration for Passagier (passenger)

More examples

Dieses Mal reise ich als Passagier.

This time I am traveling as a passenger.

Core concept

A traveler occupying a seat or place in a vehicle while the crew handles its operation.

Common phrases

  • als Passagier reisen

    travel as a passenger

  • Passagier mit Handgepäck

    passenger with carry-on luggage

Similar words

Fahrgast: A person riding a bus or train, especially for commuting or daily travel.
Reisender: A person traveling toward a destination for tourism or work.
Fluggast: A person traveling on an aircraft.

Definition in German

Person, die ein Verkehrsmittel nutzt und dort nicht zur Besatzung gehört.

Word origin

Passagier is a borrowing from French passager, a noun formed from passer, meaning to pass or travel.

Usage tips

  • Fahrgast is common for a passenger on local public transport, while Passagier is especially frequent for air and sea travel.

Opposites

Related words

  • Passagierinfemale passengernoun
  • Passagierlistepassenger listnoun

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