der Führerstand
Translation
driver's cab, control cabin, cockpit
Examples
Der Lokführer sitzt im Führerstand.
The train engineer is sitting in the cab.
Der Zugang zum Führerstand ist verboten.
Access to the control cabin is forbidden.
Grammar Patterns
((in the driver's cab)) in the driver's cab The captain is standing in the ship's control cabin.
((the driver's cab of...)) the driver's cab of... The locomotive's cab is small.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fahrerkabine (driver's cabin), Cockpit, Steuerstand (helm)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Führer' (driver, leader) and 'Stand' (stand, position, place). Literally 'the driver's place'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: The 'Stand' (place) for the 'Führer' (driver/leader) who 'führt' (leads) the train or vehicle.