Der Führer
Example: Der Führer zeigt uns die Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt.
Definition
"Der Führer" refers to a guide, especially in tourism, who shows tourists the sights and attractions of a city or location, providing information and assistance during their visit.
Etymology
The word "der Führer" comes from the German verb "führen," meaning 'to lead' or 'to guide.' Historically, it simply referred to a person who leads or guides others, particularly in travel or exploration contexts. Did you know that despite its later political associations, in tourism, "der Führer" remains a neutral term for a tour guide.
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"Der Führer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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