nounnoun
der Techniker, –
technician
The German word "Techniker" is a noun meaning "technician". It is derived from "Technik" (technology, technique) and the suffix "-er", which denotes a person associated with or specialized in something.
- Technik: technique, technology, skill
- -er: person who does something
Similar words:
- Facharbeiter (skilled worker)
- Ingenieur (engineer)
- Mechaniker (mechanic)
Difference:
- A Techniker generally has technical expertise and practical skills, often more hands-on than an Ingenieur, who typically has a broader theoretical and design-oriented education.
- A Mechaniker specializes in mechanical aspects, whereas Techniker can be specialized in various technical fields.
- Facharbeiter is a more general term for skilled laborers, which might include but is not limited to technical roles.
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Examples
Der Techniker repariert den Computer.noun
The technician is repairing the computer.
Die Techniker überprüften die Kabel sorgfältig.noun
The technicians carefully checked the cables.
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