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Steward

steward (airline, ship)

noun STYU-ert Rare
People & Society Professions

Origin: from English steward

Also means

steward (sports event, trade union)

Usage Note

Steward in German refers primarily to male cabin crew on aircraft or ships. The feminine is Stewardess. More neutral modern terms are Flugbegleiter/-in (flight attendant). In German trade unions and at sports events, Steward also means a helper or marshal at an event.

Examples

"Der Steward reichte den Passagieren in der Businessclass Getränke."

Natural Translation

The steward served drinks to passengers in business class.

Literal Translation

The steward handed the passengers in business-class drinks.

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