bergmännisch

mining; miner-like; pertaining to mining.

Word details

German meaning
Die Arbeitsweise oder Sprache von Bergleuten betreffend.
English meaning
Mining-related
German example
Er sprach in bergmännischer Fachsprache.
English example
He spoke in mining jargon.

Example sentences with “bergmännisch”

  1. Die bergmännische Tradition ist hier sehr alt. (The mining tradition is very old here.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'bergmännisch' literally mean?

It relates to a 'Bergmann' (miner). It describes something characteristic of mining or miners.