craftsman
der Handwerker
Word details
- German meaning
- Werkeln bedeutet, handwerklich tätig sein, basteln oder an etwas arbeiten, oft ohne großen Plan oder professionelle Ausrüstung.
- English meaning
- To tinker means to be engaged in craftsmanship, to craft or work on something, often without a grand plan or professional equipment.
- Synonym
- basteln, handwerken
- German example
- Am Wochenende werkelte er in seiner Werkstatt.
- English example
- On the weekend, he tinkered in his workshop.
- Auxiliary Verb
- haben
- Present
- ich werkle du werkelst er/sie/es ich werkelt wir werkeln ihr werkelet sie werkeln
- Past Participle
- ich habe gewerkelt du hast gewerkelt er/sie/es hat gewerkelt wir haben gewerkelt ihr habt gewerkelt sie haben gewerkelt
- Past
- ich werkelte du werkeltest er/sie/es werkelte wir werkelten ihr werkeltet sie werkelten
Related words
- Handwerker
craftsman
- Kunsthandwerker
craftsman
- Lehrmeister
Master craftsman, mentor
- Lebensunterhalt
livelihood
- Sattler
A saddler is a craftsman who makes and repairs leather goods such as saddles, bags, and upholstered furniture.
- Zollstock
Folding ruler
- traditionsreich
rich in tradition
- Messerschmied
A cutler is a craftsman who makes knives.
- geschickt
skillful
- timorisch
Timorese
- Schmiede
A forge is a workshop where metal is shaped by heating and hammering; also the term for the craftsman who does this.
- Buddelschiff
Ship in a bottle
- Kunsthandwerker
Craftsman, artisan
- Handwerker
Craftsman
- Korbmacher
A basket maker is a craftsman who makes baskets from willow, rattan, or other materials.
- Dichtstoff
sealant
- Pfuscher
Bungler, Botcher
- Abschneider
A cutter is a tool or device for cutting materials such as paper, fabric, or metal.
- Schäffler
A cooper is a craftsman who makes barrels and other containers from wood.
- Gadem
Outbuilding, lean-to
- Tigersäge
Reciprocating saw
- Ofensetzer
A craftsman who builds and repairs stoves and fireplaces.
- gediegen
Solid
- Beutler
Leather craftsman, bag maker
- Gitarrenbauer
A luthier is a craftsman who makes or repairs guitars.
- Handwerkskunst
Craftsmanship refers to the skill and care put into the making of handcrafted items.
- Fliesenleger
A tiler is a craftsman who lays tiles.
- Geigenbauer
A violin maker is a craftsman who makes and repairs violins and other stringed instruments.
- Handwerksmeister
Master craftsman
- Holzmesser
Wooden knife
Example sentences with “craftsman”
The craftsman repaired the table. (Der Handwerker reparierte den Tisch.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the feminine form of 'Handwerker'?
The feminine form is 'die Handwerkerin'.