Passagierschiff

passenger ship

noun pas-ah-ZHEER-shif Rare

Origin: from French 'passager'

Usage Note

Passagierschiff is any vessel primarily carrying fare-paying passengers — from river ferries to ocean liners. It is a broader category than Kreuzfahrtschiff, which specifically implies a leisure cruise.

Examples

"Das Passagierschiff verkehrt dreimal täglich zwischen den Inseln."

Natural Translation

The passenger ship operates three times a day between the islands.

Literal Translation

The passenger ship travels three times daily between the islands.

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