Noun
der Zugführer
Pronunciation: [ˈt͡suːkˌfyːʁɐ]
leading conductor (on a train)
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plural Zugführer
Meanings
Noun
- leading conductor (on a train)
- platoon leader
Example sentence
Der Zugführer kündigte eine Verspätung an.
The train conductor announced a delay.
Word forms
singular
der Zugführer
plural
die Zugführer
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Zugführer
Accusativeden Zugführer
Dativedem Zugführer
Genitivedes Zugführers
Plural
Nominativedie Zugführer
Accusativedie Zugführer
Dativeden Zugführern
Genitiveder Zugführer
Usage
- der Zugführer eines Reisezuges — The conductor responsible for the train's operational duties.
- Zugführer / Triebfahrzeugführer — The person responsible for the train versus its driver; distinct roles.
Der Zugführer besprach die Weiterfahrt mit dem Team.
The train conductor discussed the onward journey with the team.