Schaffner
/ˈʃafnɐ/
der
noun
A2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- plural
- die Schaffner
Meaning
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ticket inspector, conductor
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Der Schaffner kontrolliert die Fahrkarten.
The conductor checks the tickets.
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Similar words
Similar in other languages
French
contrôleur is the French word for the same thing — both mean "ticket inspector, conductor."
Practice
1 What does Schaffner mean?
ticket inspector, conductor
2 Fill the gap: Der ___ kontrolliert die Fahrkarten.
Full sentence: Der Schaffner kontrolliert die Fahrkarten. (The conductor checks the tickets.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches Schaffner?
Schaffner: neutral register, core frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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