roofer
der Dachdecker, die Dachdecker
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roofer
A tradesperson whose job is to cover, seal, and repair the roofs of buildings.
Nach dem Sturm mussten wir einen Dachdecker rufen, um die Schäden am Dach zu beheben.
After the storm, we had to call a roofer to repair the damage to the roof.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Dachdecker |
| genitive | des Dachdeckers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Dachdecker | die Dachdecker |
| accusative | den Dachdecker | die Dachdecker |
| dative | dem Dachdecker | den Dachdeckern |
| genitive | des Dachdeckers | der Dachdecker |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is a compound made up of 'Dach' (roof) and 'Decker' (coverer). A 'Dachdecker' (roofer) is therefore literally a person who 'deckt' roofs, meaning covers them with material.
Der Beruf des Dachdeckers erfordert Schwindelfreiheit.
The profession of roofer requires a head for heights.
The word is directly connected to the verb 'decken' (to cover). The roofer's activity is 'ein Dach zu decken' (to roof a building / to cover a roof).
Wir müssen das Dach neu decken lassen.
We need to have the roof redone.
You usually need a roofer in certain situations. Typical verbs are 'rufen' (to call) or 'beauftragen' (to hire/commission), often because the roof 'undicht ist' (is leaking) or 'vom Sturm beschädigt wurde' (was damaged by the storm).
Unser Dach ist undicht, wir müssen dringend einen Dachdecker rufen.
Our roof is leaking; we urgently need to call a roofer.
sheet metal worker
Dachdecker and Spengler can both be involved in work on a roof. The Dachdecker mainly works on roofing, waterproofing, and repairs, while the Spengler works with sheet metal for gutters or cladding. Depending on the region, the term used for this kind of sheet-metal work may differ.
Der Dachdecker repariert die undichten Ziegel auf unserem Hausdach.
The roofer is repairing the leaking tiles on our roof.
Der Spengler fertigt eine neue Blechverkleidung für unser Hausdach an.
The sheet metal worker is making new metal cladding for our roof.
