Die Stewardess
Example: Die Stewardess begrüßte die Passagiere freundlich an Bord.
Definition
"Die Stewardess" refers to a female flight attendant who is responsible for the comfort, safety, and service of passengers on an aircraft. She greets passengers, assists with their needs, and ensures a pleasant flying experience.
Etymology
The word "die Stewardess" comes from the English term 'stewardess,' which itself derives from 'steward,' meaning a person who manages or looks after something. The suffix '-ess' is a common English feminine ending. The German adopted this term to specifically denote female flight attendants.
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"Die Stewardess" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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