motorist / driver
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motorist / driver
A person who drives a motor vehicle, especially professionally as a truck or bus driver. The term is often used in official or legal contexts.
Die neuen Verkehrsregeln gelten für alle Kraftfahrer auf deutschen Autobahnen.
The new traffic rules apply to all motorists on German autobahns.
The word is made up of 'Kraft' and 'Fahrer' (driver). Here, 'Kraft' is a shortened form of 'Kraftfahrzeug' (motor vehicle). A 'Kraftfahrer' is therefore literally the driver of a motor vehicle.
Alle Kraftfahrer werden gebeten, eine Rettungsgasse zu bilden.
All motorists are asked to form an emergency corridor.
The term 'Kraftfahrer' (motorist/driver) is used mainly in administrative and legal language. It is often found in traffic reports, police reports, or legal texts.
Laut Gesetz haften Kraftfahrer für die Sicherheit ihres Fahrzeugs.
According to the law, motorists are responsible for the safety of their vehicle.
The word is closely related to 'das Kraftfahrzeug' (motor vehicle; abbreviated: Kfz). 'Kraftfahrzeug' refers to the motorized vehicle itself, while 'Kraftfahrer' is the person who drives it.
Jedes Kraftfahrzeug in Deutschland muss regelmäßig zur technischen Überprüfung.
Every motor vehicle in Germany must regularly undergo a technical inspection.
driver
'der Fahrer' and 'der Kraftfahrer' can both mean a person who drives a motorized vehicle. 'Fahrer' is the normal everyday word and fits many situations. 'Kraftfahrer' refers more specifically to motor vehicles, such as cars, trucks, or buses. It often sounds official or job-related, especially for truck or bus drivers. The words can be confused because a 'Kraftfahrer' is also a 'Fahrer'. In everyday life, people usually say 'Fahrer'; in forms, job ads, or legal texts, you are more likely to see 'Kraftfahrer'.
Mein Bruder arbeitet als Kraftfahrer und liefert Waren in mehrere Städte.
My brother works as a driver and delivers goods to several cities.
Der Fahrer brachte uns sicher zum Bahnhof.
The driver got us safely to the train station.