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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
A Friseur generally offers haircuts, hair care, and hairstyling. A Barbier mainly works with men and specializes particularly in haircuts as well as shaving and grooming beards. Use “Friseur” for general hair care and “Barbier” for this men’s grooming concept.
Tom geht zum Barbier, weil er seine Haare schneiden und den Bart pflegen lassen möchte.
Tom is going to the barber because he wants to have his hair cut and his beard groomed.
Tom geht zum Friseur, weil er seine Haare schneiden und färben lassen möchte.
Tom is going to the hairdresser because he wants to have his hair cut and dyed.
