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miner
A person who works professionally in a mine to extract natural resources such as coal, ores, or salt.
Der Bergarbeiter fuhr jeden Morgen mit dem Aufzug tief unter die Erde.
The miner took the elevator deep underground every morning.
The word is made up of 'Berg' (mountain) and 'Arbeiter' (worker). Here, 'Berg' does not refer only to a mountain, but to a 'Bergwerk' (a mine). So it means a worker in a mine.
Schon sein Großvater war ein Bergarbeiter im Ruhrgebiet.
His grandfather was already a miner in the Ruhr region.
'Bergarbeiter' (miner) belongs to a word family around mining. Other important words are 'das Bergwerk' (the mine) and 'der Bergbau' (mining/the mining industry).
Der Bergbau hat in dieser Region eine lange Tradition.
Mining has a long tradition in this region.
Typical expressions related to miners are 'unter Tage arbeiten' (to work underground), 'in die Grube fahren' (to go down into the mine), and 'Kohle fördern' (to extract coal).
Die Bergarbeiter arbeiten oft in großer Tiefe unter Tage.
Miners often work at great depths underground.
buddy / miner
'der Kumpel' and 'der Bergarbeiter' can refer to the same person in mining. In this meaning, 'Kumpel' is a traditional term for a man who works underground. 'Bergarbeiter' is more neutral and clearer, especially when you want to name the occupation precisely. Important: 'Kumpel' also has another very common meaning, namely 'good friend'. If it is not about a mine, 'Kumpel' is usually understood that way.
Der Bergarbeiter trägt im Stollen einen Helm und Schutzkleidung.
The miner wears a helmet and protective clothing in the tunnel.
Früher fuhr der Kumpel jeden Morgen tief in die Grube ein.
In the past, the miner went deep down into the pit every morning.