der Eisenbahnerstolz
Translation
railroader's pride
Examples
Sein Eisenbahnerstolz war weithin bekannt.
His railroader's pride was widely known.
Grammar Patterns
((der Eisenbahnerstolz)) used as a subject or object. Der alte Lokführer sprach mit Eisenbahnerstolz.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Berufsstolz (professional pride)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Eisenbahner' (railroader) and 'Stolz' (pride). 'Eisenbahn' is composed of 'Eisen' (iron) and 'Bahn' (track/path).
Memory Tips
Deconstruct it to remember: Eisen (iron) + Bahn (track) + er (person suffix) + Stolz (pride) = The pride of a person who works on the iron track.