wrong-way driver
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wrong-way driver
A person who drives on a highway or a road with separated lanes in the opposite direction of traffic.
Im Radio wurde vor einem Geisterfahrer auf der A8 gewarnt.
The radio warned of a wrong-way driver on the A8.
contrarian
In a figurative sense, a person who holds an opinion or carries out an action that completely contradicts the general view or the usual approach.
Mit seiner Forderung, das Projekt komplett zu stoppen, war er in der Sitzung der einzige Geisterfahrer.
With his demand to stop the project completely, he was the only contrarian in the meeting.
The word is made up of 'Geist' (ghost) and 'Fahrer' (driver). It describes a driver who appears so unexpectedly and dangerously in the wrong lane, like a ghost.
Ein Geisterfahrer hat auf der Autobahn einen schweren Unfall verursacht.
A wrong-way driver caused a serious accident on the highway.
In connection with road traffic, the phrase 'vor einem Geisterfahrer warnen' (to warn of a wrong-way driver) is often used. 'einen Geisterfahrer melden' (to report a wrong-way driver) is also a common combination.
Die Polizei warnt aktuell vor einem Geisterfahrer auf der A9.
The police are currently warning of a wrong-way driver on the A9.
You can recognize the figurative meaning from the context. If people are talking about opinions, politics, or discussions, it means a person who takes a completely opposite position. If the topic is roads, cars, and traffic, the literal meaning is intended.
Mit seiner Kritik am neuen Firmenchef war er der einzige Geisterfahrer in der Abteilung.
With his criticism of the new company boss, he was the only contrarian in the department.
