Der Beifahrersitz
Example: Der Hund sitzt auf dem Beifahrersitz im Auto.
Definition
"Der Beifahrersitz" refers to the passenger seat in a vehicle, typically located next to the driver. It is the designated seat for a passenger riding alongside the driver, often found in cars, trucks, or other motor vehicles.
Etymology
The word "der Beifahrersitz" comes from the German components 'bei' meaning 'beside' or 'with', 'fahrer' meaning 'driver', and 'sitz' meaning 'seat'. Together, it literally translates to 'the seat beside the driver'. Did you know that this compound word perfectly describes its function by combining these elements?
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"Der Beifahrersitz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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