nounnoun
der Maurer, –
bricklayer · mason
Eine Person, die mit Steinen und Mörtel Wände und Häuser baut.
The German word "Maurer" is a noun meaning "bricklayer" or "mason".
- It is derived from "Mauer", which means "wall".
- The suffix "-er" indicates a person who performs a specific occupation.
Similar words:
- Steinmetz — stonemason
- Zimmerer — carpenter
- Betonbauer — concrete worker
Difference:
- Maurer specifically works with bricks and mortar to build walls.
- Steinmetz works more with shaping stone, often decorative or structural.
- Zimmerer works with wood, not bricks.
- Betonbauer specializes in concrete structures.
Thus, though similar in the construction field, these trades focus on different materials.
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Examples
Der Maurer baut eine Mauer.noun
The bricklayer is building a wall.
Ein Maurer arbeitet auf der Baustelle.noun
A bricklayer works on the construction site.
Unser Maurer arbeitet sehr fleißig.noun
Our mason works very diligently.
Ein Maurer steht auf der Baustelle.noun
A mason is standing on the construction site.
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