der Zugbegleiter
Translation
train conductor, train attendant
Examples
Der Zugbegleiter kontrolliert die Fahrkarten.
The train conductor checks the tickets.
Fragen Sie den Zugbegleiter nach dem nächsten Halt.
Ask the train conductor about the next stop.
Grammar Patterns
((as)) to work as a ... He works as a train conductor.
((sb.)) ((about sth.)) to ask (sb.) about (sth.) I'll ask the conductor about the arrival time.
Similar Words
Schaffner (older term), Kontrolleur (inspector)
Etymology
From 'Zug' (train) + 'begleiten' (to accompany) + '-er' (suffix for a person). Someone who accompanies the train.
Memory Tips
Think of the person who 'accompanies' (begleitet) you on the 'train' (Zug).