Gepäckträger

porter, baggage handler

noun geh-PECK-trae-ger Rare

Also means

luggage rack (on a bicycle)

Usage Note

Gepäckträger can mean a person who carries luggage (a hotel porter) or the rear rack on a bicycle where bags are attached. Context distinguishes the two; in accommodation settings it almost always means a human porter.

Examples

"Der Gepäckträger brachte unsere Koffer aufs Zimmer."

Natural Translation

The porter brought our suitcases up to the room.

Literal Translation

The porter brought our suitcases up-to-the room.

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