der Insasse
Translation
occupant, inmate, passenger
Examples
Alle Insassen überlebten den Unfall.
All occupants survived the accident.
Der Insasse wurde aus dem Gefängnis entlassen.
The inmate was released from prison.
Grammar Patterns
the occupant/inmate The inmates of the prison started a riot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Passagier (passenger), Häftling (prisoner), Bewohner (resident); Antonyms: Fahrer (driver), Wärter (guard)
Etymology
Comes from 'in-' (inside) and 'Sasse' (related to 'sitzen', to sit). It literally means 'one who sits inside'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone 'sitting inside' a vehicle (occupant) or a jail cell (inmate). The 'in' and 'sass' (sit) parts are clues.