noun
driver
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Fahrer (der) means 'driver' — someone who drives a vehicle; can also be rendered 'conductor' or 'chauffeur' in context. Masculine noun; plural Fahrer. Declension regular with genitive des Fahrers. Not reflexive and no special preposition. Common in transport, licenses and signage.
Examples
Der Fahrer hält an der Haltestelle.
The driver stops at the bus stop.
Die Polizei überprüfte die Papiere des Fahrers, weil es Hinweise auf einen Unfall gab.
The police checked the driver's documents because there were indications of an accident.
Der Fahrer des Busses war sehr freundlich.
The bus driver was very friendly.
Details
Mnemonics
picture a person behind a steering wheel
sounds like 'far-er' — someone who goes far in a vehicle
der (masculine) — think of 'der Fahrer' as a man driving
Notes
Feminine form: 'die Fahrerin'.