Selbstfahrer

German (Berlin)

/ˈzɛlpstfaːʁɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • a person who drives his or her own vehicle, rather than being driven by a chauffeur
  • an elevator that is operated by the passengers themselves, without the need for an elevator operator
  • any vehicle that a physically disabled person can operate without assistance
  • (dated) an automobile

Etymology

Affix from German selbst (self) + German Fahrer (driver, voyager, rider, driver rider).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Fahrer

Gloss

driver, voyager, rider, driver rider

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