der Fußgänger
Translation
pedestrian
Examples
Fußgänger müssen den Zebrastreifen benutzen.
Pedestrians must use the crosswalk.
Autos müssen auf Fußgänger achten.
Cars must pay attention to pedestrians.
Grammar Patterns
as a pedestrian (als Fußgänger) As a pedestrian, you have special rights in traffic.
Similar Words
der Passant (passer-by), der Spaziergänger (stroller)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fuß' (foot) and 'Gänger' (goer, from 'gehen' - to go). It literally means 'foot-goer'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'goes' (from 'gehen') on 'foot' ('Fuß').