der Maler, –
painter
Eine Person, die Bilder mit Farben gestaltet oder Wände und Flächen anstreicht.
The German word "Maler" is a noun that means "painter." This term specifically refers to someone who paints as an artist rather than a house painter, a profession referred to as "Maler und Lackierer" in German.
Similarly, the verb associated with "Maler" is "malen," which means "to paint." In the broader accomplishment wheel, "Künstler" (artist) covers a range of creative professions, one of which could be a "Maler." Another related word is "Zeichner," which specifically refers to someone who "draws" rather than works with paints.
The fine distinction between these similar words includes their scope and specificities of their craft. "Maler" typically revolves around the use of paints, while "Zeichner" is specific to drawing techniques, and "Künstler" broadly includes creative artists from various disciplines.
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Examples
Der Maler streicht die Wand grün.noun
The painter paints the wall green.
Der Maler stellt seine Bilder in der Galerie aus.noun
The painter exhibits his pictures in the gallery.
Maler verwenden oft leuchtende Farben in ihren Bildern.noun
Painters often use bright colors in their paintings.
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