der Autolenker
Translation
car driver, motorist
Examples
Der Autolenker muss auf den Verkehr achten.
The car driver must pay attention to the traffic.
Ein junger Autolenker verursachte den Unfall.
A young motorist caused the accident.
Grammar Patterns
to be on the road as a driver als Autolenker unterwegs sein He is often on the road as a driver.
Similar Words
der Autofahrer (car driver, more common in Germany), der Kraftfahrer (motorist)
Etymology
Composed of 'Auto' (car) and 'Lenker' (steerer, driver), from the verb 'lenken' (to steer).
Memory Tips
The person who holds the 'Lenkrad' (steering wheel) is the 'Lenker'. This term is more common in Austria and Switzerland.