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Fahrgastschiff
German → American English
American English
passenger ship
Schiff zur Beförderung von Passagieren, oft im Linien-, Ausflugs- oder Liniendienst.
Das Fahrgastschiff legt um 10 Uhr am Hafen ab.Fahrgastschiff is a noun used for a ship that carries passengers, especially on rivers, lakes, or short sightseeing routes. In everyday English, passenger ship is fine, but for tourism you may also see excursion boat or sightseeing boat.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Fahrgastschiff mean in English?
Fahrgastschiff means passenger ship in English.
Is Fahrgastschiff the same as Kreuzfahrtschiff?
Not exactly. A Fahrgastschiff is any ship for carrying passengers, often on local or tourist routes, while a Kreuzfahrtschiff is specifically a cruise ship.
How do you use Fahrgastschiff in a sentence?
Example: Das Fahrgastschiff fährt über den See. = The passenger ship is crossing the lake.