bathhouse keeper
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bathhouse keeper
A historical job title for the operator of a bathhouse, who often also worked as a barber, hairdresser, and barber-surgeon and performed simple medical procedures such as bloodletting or tooth extraction.
Im Mittelalter ging man zum Bader, um sich nicht nur waschen zu lassen, sondern auch bei Zahnschmerzen.
In the Middle Ages, people went to the bathhouse keeper not only to get washed, but also when they had a toothache.
The word 'Bader' (bathhouse keeper) is directly related to the verb 'baden' (to bathe). It originally referred to the operator of a public bathhouse.
Der Beruf des Baders entstand aus der Notwendigkeit öffentlicher Badehäuser.
The profession of the bathhouse keeper arose from the need for public bathhouses.
This word describes a profession that no longer exists today. It is used exclusively in historical contexts, for example when talking about the Middle Ages or the early modern period.
In alten Geschichten liest man oft von einem Bader, der den Helden verarztet.
In old stories, you often read about a bathhouse keeper who treats the hero's wounds.
The 'Bader' (bathhouse keeper) was more than just a bath attendant. His work also included cutting hair and beards as well as simple medical treatments, which made him an important person in the village.
Der Bader war im Mittelalter oft die erste Anlaufstelle bei gesundheitlichen Problemen.
In the Middle Ages, the bathhouse keeper was often the first point of contact for health problems.
hairdresser
'der Friseur' and 'der Bader' both have to do with personal care and, in the past, also with cutting hair. 'Friseur' is the normal modern word for a person whose job is to cut, dye, and style hair. 'Bader' is a historical job title. A 'Bader' worked in a bathhouse and in the past also did things like shaving, cutting hair, or performing simple medical procedures. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Bader' used to have some of the same tasks as a hairdresser. Today, however, the modern profession is called 'Friseur', not 'Bader'.
Im Museum hat die Führung erklärt, welche Aufgaben ein Bader im Mittelalter hatte.
At the museum, the guided tour explained what tasks a bathhouse keeper had in the Middle Ages.
Am Samstag geht Max zum Friseur, weil seine Haare zu lang geworden sind.
On Saturday, Max is going to the hairdresser because his hair has gotten too long.