der Schaffner
Translation
conductor, ticket collector
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 The conductor is coming.
((den Schaffner)) as accusative object I see the conductor.
((dem Schaffner)) as dative object I give the ticket to the conductor.
Similar Words
Kontrolleur (inspector), Zugbegleiter (train attendant)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'schaffen' (to accomplish, to manage). A 'Schaffner' is a person who manages the affairs of a train or bus.
Memory Tips
Connects to 'schaffen' (to work/do). The conductor is the person 'doing the work' on the train.