Der Passagier
Example: Der Passagier wartet geduldig am Flughafen auf seinen Flug.
Definition
"Der Passagier" refers to a person who travels in a vehicle such as an airplane, train, or bus but does not operate it. For example, "Der Passagier wartet geduldig am Flughafen auf seinen Flug" means the passenger waits patiently at the airport for their flight.
Etymology
The word "der Passagier" comes from the French word 'passager,' which means 'one who passes by or crosses.' It ultimately derives from the Latin 'passus,' meaning 'step' or 'pace.' Did you know that "Passagier" originally implied someone who is passing through or traveling, reflecting the transient nature of passengers?
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"Der Passagier" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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