Pendler

commuter

noun PEND-ler Rare

Usage Note

Pendler is the person who commutes, used widely in transport policy and news. Pendlerpauschale is the commuter tax allowance in Germany. Fernpendler commutes a long distance; Tagespendler returns home the same day.

Examples

"Die Bahn erhöhte die Preise, was vor allem die Pendler trifft."

Natural Translation

The railway raised prices, which hits commuters above all.

Literal Translation

The railway raised the prices, which above-all the commuters hits.

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