der Fahrgast
Translation
passenger
Examples
Der Fahrgast kauft eine Fahrkarte.
The passenger buys a ticket.
Alle Fahrgäste müssen jetzt aussteigen.
All passengers must get off now.
Grammar Patterns
as a Fahrgast as a passenger As a passenger, you have certain rights.
to be a Fahrgast in sth. to be a passenger in sth. He was a passenger on the train to Berlin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Passagier, Reisender (traveler)
Etymology
From 'fahren' (to travel, ride) + 'Gast' (guest). It literally means a 'riding guest'.
Memory Tips
Think of a passenger as a 'guest' (Gast) who is 'faring' (fahren) on a journey.