Insasse

German

Etymology

From Middle High German īnsæʒe (inhabitant, tenant), from Middle Low German insāte, insēte (inhabitant); related to Eingesessener. Ultimately from the root of sitzen (to sit).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɪnˌzasə/
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Noun

Insasse m (weak, genitive Insassen, plural Insassen, feminine Insassin)

  1. a passenger of a vehicle
  2. an inhabitant of a building with multiple inhabitants, specifically:
    1. an inhabitant of a home
    2. a patient in a hospital
    3. an inmate in a prison

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See also

  • Insassenversicherung
  • Anstaltsinsasse, Fahrzeuginsasse, Gefängnisinsasse, Heiminsasse, Lagerinsasse, Mitinsasse, Zelleninsasse

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