German Conversation · Level 14
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German word
Stewardess
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈstjuːɐ̯dɛs/
Meaning
- feminine nounflight attendant
Example
Die Stewardess hilft den Passagieren beim Einsteigen.
The flight attendant helps passengers board.
More examples
Die Stewardess weist die Passagiere auf die Notausgänge hin.
The flight attendant points out the emergency exits to the passengers.
Core concept
A female cabin worker who combines passenger service with responsibility for order and safety during a flight.
Common phrases
die Stewardess begrüßen
greet the flight attendant
sich an die Stewardess wenden
turn to the flight attendant
auf die Stewardess warten
wait for the flight attendant
Similar words
Flugbegleiterin: A female flight attendant who guides passengers and attends to their safety during a flight.
Kabinenbesatzung: The cabin crew as a group, responsible for passenger service and safety during a flight.
Flugbegleiter: A male flight attendant responsible for passenger service and safety during a flight.
Bordpersonal: The crew members working in an aircraft cabin, serving passengers and supporting their safety.
Definition in German
Stewardess ist eine weibliche Flugbegleiterin, die im Flugzeug Passagiere betreut und für Service sowie Sicherheit sorgt.
Word origin
The German noun comes from English stewardess, whose parts are steward for a person who manages affairs and the feminine suffix -ess.
Usage tips
- Stewardess can sound dated or explicitly gendered, so Flugbegleiterin or Kabinenpersonal often fits modern formal usage better.
Related words
- Stewardessausbildungflight attendant trainingnoun
- Stewardessstelleflight attendant positionnoun