Schäffler
derNouncooper (regional term, Southern Germany)
English translations
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Schäffler
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Schäffler ist ein Handwerker, der Fässer und andere Behälter aus Holz herstellt.
- English meaning
- A cooper is a craftsman who makes barrels and other containers from wood.
- Synonym
- Fassbinder
- German example
- Der Schäffler fertigte ein großes Fass für das Bier.
- English example
- The cooper made a large barrel for the beer.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Schäffler
- Plural Form
- die Schäffler
Example sentences with “Schäffler”
In Bayern nennt man den Küfer oft Schäffler. (In Bavaria, a cooper is often called a Schäffler.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Schäffler a dialect word?
Yes, it is primarily used in Southern Germany and Austria.