German word

Reisende

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaɪ̯zn̩də/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)traveler

Example

Ich sah den Reisenden am Bahnhof.

I saw the traveler at the station.

Illustration for Reisende (traveler)

More examples

Viele Reisende fragten nach aktuellen Einreisebestimmungen.

Many travelers asked about the latest entry regulations.

Core concept

A person on a journey, whether moving between cities or traveling farther afield.

Common phrases

  • Reisende mit Gepäck

    travelers with luggage

  • alleinreisende Reisende

    solo travelers

Similar words

Tourist: A person visiting another place for sightseeing or a holiday.
Passagier: A person traveling to a destination as a vehicle passenger.
Fahrgast: A person traveling on public transport.
Pendler: A person who regularly travels the same route to work or school.

Definition in German

Reisende ist eine Person, die auf Reisen ist oder von einem Ort zum anderen reist.

Word origin

The noun comes from reisend, the present participle of reisen, with the adjective form used as a noun.

Usage tips

  • As a nominalized adjective, Reisende is capitalized and takes adjective endings: der Reisende, die Reisende, and die Reisenden.

Other meanings

  • passengernoun

Opposites

  • Daheimgebliebenepeople who stayed at homenoun
  • Ansässigeresidentsnoun

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