couriers
word · lemma: courier
Definition
People whose job is to deliver packages, documents, or messages from one place to another.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to professional delivery workers for companies or businesses. Commonly used with 'bike couriers', 'courier service'. Not used for regular mail carriers. Plural 'couriers' means more than one delivery worker.
Spanish: mensajeros - repartidoresPortuguese (BR): entregadores - mensageirosPortuguese (PT): estafetas - mensageirosChinese (Simplified): 快递员 - 信使Chinese (Traditional): 快遞員 - 信使Hindi: कूरियर कर्मचारी - संदेशवाहकArabic: سعاة - رسلBengali: কুরিয়ার - ডেলিভারি কর্মীRussian: курьерыJapanese: 宅配便配達員 - 配達員Vietnamese: nhân viên chuyển phát - người giao hàngKorean: 택배 기사 - 배달원Turkish: kuryeUrdu: کورئیرز (ڈلیوری کرنے والے افراد)Indonesian: kurir - petugas pengantar
Example Sentences
The couriers will deliver your package tomorrow.
basic
There are many couriers working in the city center.
basic
The company hires couriers for urgent deliveries.
basic
Most couriers use smartphones to track their deliveries these days.
natural
The couriers got stuck in traffic and couldn’t make it on time.
natural
Some couriers deliver by bike to avoid city traffic.
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