No. 8,806 in Swedish
chauffören
The driver.
In a sentence
Chauffören körde bussen till stadens centrum.
The driver drove the bus to the city center.
The word 'chauffören' refers to the principal driver of a vehicle, specifically a bus here.
Vi frågade chauffören om den rätta vägen till museet.
We asked the driver about the correct way to the museum.
This usage of 'chauffören' highlights its role as a person responsible for driving who can provide navigational assistance.
Chauffören hälsade barnen med ett vänligt leende när de steg på bussen.
The driver greeted the children with a friendly smile as they boarded the bus.
Here, 'chauffören' is depicted as someone interacting politely, emphasizing human qualities beyond their primary driving duty.
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