der Holzfäller, –
lumberjack · logger
Eine Person, die Bäume fällt und Holz im Wald bearbeitet.
The German word "Holzfäller" is a noun made up of two words:
- Holz: meaning "wood"
- Fäller: derived from the verb fällen, meaning "to fell" or "to cut down" (trees)
Holzfäller means a "lumberjack" or "woodcutter" — a person who cuts down trees.
Similar words:
- Forstwirt (forester) — someone who manages forests sustainably
- Baumfäller (tree feller) — more specific person cutting down trees
Difference:
While all involve working with trees, Holzfäller focuses on actually cutting down trees, whereas Forstwirt emphasizes forest management and care. Baumfäller is more specific to tree-felling, often used interchangeably with Holzfäller.
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Examples
Der Holzfäller fällt einen Baum im Wald.noun
The lumberjack fells a tree in the forest.
Die Holzfällerin trägt bei der Arbeit einen Schutzhelm.noun
The logger wears a safety helmet at work.
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