der Schaffner
Translation
conductor, ticket inspector, guard
Examples
Der Schaffner kontrolliert die Fahrkarten.
The conductor checks the tickets.
Bitte zeigen Sie dem Schaffner Ihr Ticket.
Please show your ticket to the conductor.
Grammar Patterns
((der Schaffner)) as subject Der Schaffner kommt.
((den Schaffner)) as accusative object Ich sehe den Schaffner.
((dem Schaffner)) as dative object Ich gebe dem Schaffner das Ticket.
Similar Words
Kontrolleur (inspector), Zugbegleiter (train attendant)
Etymology
From the verb 'schaffen' (to manage, to work). A 'Schaffner' is someone who manages things on a train.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'schafft' (manages) the passengers and tickets on a train.