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Fahrgast

passenger (public transport)

noun FAHR-gast Rare
Travel & Places Transportation

Usage Note

Fahrgast specifically denotes a paying passenger on public transport — bus, tram, subway, or train. It differs from Passagier, which is used for air or sea travel. The plural Fahrgäste is ubiquitous in official announcements.

Examples

"Die Bahn bittet alle Fahrgäste, die Türen nicht zu blockieren."

Natural Translation

The railway asks all passengers not to block the doors.

Literal Translation

The railway asks all passengers the doors not to block.

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