German word

Skifahrer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃiːˌfaːʁɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounskier

Example

Der Skifahrer trägt einen Helm.

The skier is wearing a helmet.

Illustration for Skifahrer (skier)

More examples

Der erfahrene Skifahrer meistert die steile Abfahrt.

The experienced skier masters the steep descent.

Core concept

A person gliding over snowy slopes on skis, from a helmeted racer to a relaxed holiday skier.

Common phrases

  • erfahrener Skifahrer

    experienced skier

  • professioneller Skifahrer

    professional skier

  • einheimischer Skifahrer

    local skier

Similar words

Skifahrerin: A woman who skis on snow-covered slopes.
Skilehrer: A person who teaches skiing technique and safety.
Snowboarder: A person who rides a snowboard down snowy slopes.
Wintersportler: A person who takes part in sports during winter.

Definition in German

Person, die mit Skiern sportlich oder zum Vergnügen auf Schnee fährt.

Word origin

Skifahrer combines Ski, borrowed through Norwegian from Old Norse skíð, with Fahrer, the agent noun formed from fahren.

Usage tips

  • Skifahrer is masculine, while Skifahrerin is the standard feminine form and Skifahrer also serves as the plural.

Opposites

  • Snowboardersnowboardernoun

Related words

  • Skifahrerinfemale skiernoun
  • skifahrenskiverb
  • Skifahrerlebnisskiing experiencenoun

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