Kurier

courier, messenger

noun ku-REER Rare

Origin: from French courrier

Usage Note

Kurier delivers documents or packages quickly, often by bicycle or motorcycle in urban areas. Distinct from a regular Paketbote (parcel delivery worker) in that a Kurier typically handles urgent, same-day, or confidential deliveries.

Examples

"Der Kurier brachte die Vertragsunterlagen noch vor Büroschluss zum Kunden."

Natural Translation

The courier delivered the contract documents to the client before the office closed.

Literal Translation

The courier brought the contract-documents still before office-closing to-the client.

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