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Passagierschiff
German → American English
American English
passenger ship
Schiff zur Beförderung von Passagieren.
Das Passagierschiff brachte die Reisenden sicher in den Hafen.Passagierschiff is a fairly general word for a ship that carries passengers; in everyday speech, Kreuzfahrtschiff or Fähre may be more natural depending on the context.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Passagierschiff mean in English?
It means passenger ship.
Is Passagierschiff the same as Kreuzfahrtschiff?
Not exactly. A Passagierschiff is any ship for passengers, while a Kreuzfahrtschiff is specifically a cruise ship.
How do I use Passagierschiff in a sentence?
You can say: Das Passagierschiff legt um acht Uhr ab. (The passenger ship departs at eight o’clock.)