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barber
A tradesperson who mainly cuts men's hair and shaves or grooms beards. The term is traditional, but today it is once again used for specialized men's hairdressers.
Er geht einmal im Monat zum Barbier, um seinen Bart professionell stutzen zu lassen.
He goes to the barber once a month to have his beard professionally trimmed.
'Barbier' (barber) is a traditional word that has become modern and popular again in recent years. Today it is often used for stylish men's hairdressers who specialize in beards.
Viele junge Männer entdecken den klassischen Barbier wieder für sich.
Many young men are rediscovering the classic barber for themselves.
Unlike a general hairdresser, a modern 'Barbier' (barber) is especially known for grooming, cutting, and shaving beards.
Mein Bart ist zu lang, ich muss mal wieder zum Barbier.
My beard is too long; I need to go to the barber again.
Typical phrases are 'zum Barbier gehen' (to go to the barber) and 'sich den Bart pflegen/schneiden/stutzen lassen' (to have one's beard groomed/cut/trimmed).
Er lässt sich jeden Monat beim Barbier den Bart in Form bringen.
He has his beard shaped at the barber's every month.
hairdresser
'der Friseur' and 'der Barbier' both refer to people who can cut hair. 'Friseur' is the general word for this profession and works for women, men, and children. Colloquially, 'zum Friseur gehen' (to go to the hairdresser) can also refer to the salon. 'Barbier' is more appropriate for a specialized men's hairdresser, especially when beard care or shaving is involved. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with hair. When it is generally about a haircut, 'Friseur' is usually more natural; when the beard is the focus, 'Barbier' is more precise.
Beim Barbier ließ sich Max den Bart kürzen und sauber rasieren.
At the barber's, Max had his beard trimmed and neatly shaved.
Morgen gehe ich zum Friseur, weil meine Haare zu lang geworden sind.
Tomorrow I'm going to the hairdresser because my hair has gotten too long.