driver's cab
das Führerhaus, die Führerhäuser
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driver's cab
The cabin of a vehicle where the driver or operator sits and controls the vehicle, especially in trucks, locomotives, or construction machinery.
Der Fahrer stieg aus dem Führerhaus des Lastwagens.
The driver got out of the truck's cab.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Führerhäuser |
| genitive | des Führerhauses |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Führerhaus | die Führerhäuser |
| accusative | das Führerhaus | die Führerhäuser |
| dative | dem Führerhaus | den Führerhäusern |
| genitive | des Führerhauses | der Führerhäuser |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Führerhaus' is made up of 'Führer' (driver) and 'Haus' (house). Literally, it refers to the room or cabin for the person who operates a vehicle.
Im Führerhaus des Lastwagens lagen eine Karte und eine Taschenlampe.
There was a map and a flashlight in the truck's cab.
For movement, 'ins Führerhaus' (into the driver's cab) or 'aus dem Führerhaus' (out of the driver's cab) is often used. For being inside, 'im Führerhaus' (in the driver's cab) is usually used.
Der Mechaniker kletterte ins Führerhaus und setzte sich auf den Fahrersitz.
The mechanic climbed into the driver's cab and sat down in the driver's seat.
Während der Pause blieb der Fahrer im Führerhaus.
During the break, the driver stayed in the driver's cab.
Typical collocations are 'ins Führerhaus steigen' (to get into the driver's cab), 'aus dem Führerhaus steigen' (to get out of the driver's cab), and 'im Führerhaus sitzen' (to sit in the driver's cab). The word is used especially for trucks, locomotives, and construction machinery.
Nach dem Kontrollgang stieg der Lokführer wieder ins Führerhaus.
After the inspection, the locomotive engineer climbed back into the driver's cab.
