Reiseleiterin

female tour guide

noun RYE-zeh-lye-te-rin Rare

Also means

female tour leader

Usage Note

Reiseleiterin is the feminine form of Reiseleiter (tour guide/leader). The role involves accompanying a group, providing information, and managing logistics. In German, specifying the feminine form is standard for female professionals.

Examples

"Die Reiseleiterin erklärte uns die Geschichte der Altstadt auf sehr anschauliche Weise."

Natural Translation

The tour guide explained the history of the old town to us in a very vivid way.

Literal Translation

The tour-guide explained us the history of-the old-town in a very vivid manner.

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