der Fahrer
Translation
drivers (dative plural)
Examples
Ich gebe den Fahrern die Schlüssel.
I give the keys to the drivers.
Die Firma dankt den Fahrern für ihren Einsatz.
The company thanks the drivers for their commitment.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) danken to thank ((sb.dat)) The company thanks the drivers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Chauffeur, der Lenker; Antonym: der Fahrgast
Etymology
From 'fahren' (to drive) + '-er' (suffix for a person). Someone who drives.
Memory Tips
'Fahrern' is the dative plural of 'Fahrer'. It's often used with verbs that require a dative object, like 'geben' (to give) or 'danken' (to thank).