der

masculine

ˈfaːʁɐ

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Translation

the driver

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Word origin

An agent noun from fahren ('to travel, drive'), cognate with English fare, as in wayfarer.

Origin
Old High German
Root
faran
English cognates
fare

Grammar

Gendermasculine
PluralFahrer

Examples

Ampel.

The driver stopped at the red traffic light.

gültigen Führerschein .

All drivers must hold a valid driving licence.

Busfahrer Fahrgäste.

The bus driver waited patiently for the passengers.

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