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electrician
A male skilled worker whose job is to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and devices. The female form is die Elektrikerin.
Weil das Licht nicht mehr funktionierte, haben wir einen Elektriker gerufen.
Because the light no longer worked, we called an electrician.
The word is derived from 'Elektrik' (electrics / electrical system). The ending '-er' is often used in German to form male job titles or words for people who perform a particular activity.
Ein Bäcker backt Brot, ein Lehrer lehrt und ein Elektriker kümmert sich um die Elektrik.
A baker bakes bread, a teacher teaches, and an electrician takes care of the electrical system.
In everyday language, an 'Elektriker' (electrician) is often 'gerufen' (called), 'geholt' (brought in), or 'beauftragt' (hired/commissioned) when there is a problem with electricity.
Wir müssen einen Elektriker holen, die Steckdose funktioniert nicht mehr.
We need to get an electrician; the outlet no longer works.
You typically need an electrician in situations such as: 'Die Sicherung ist rausgeflogen' (the fuse has blown / the breaker has tripped), 'Das Licht flackert' (the light is flickering), or 'Eine neue Lampe muss angeschlossen werden' (a new lamp needs to be connected).
Als die Sicherung rausflog, wusste ich sofort, dass ich einen Elektriker anrufen muss.
When the breaker tripped, I knew right away that I had to call an electrician.
electronics technician
Elektriker and Elektroniker are skilled professionals who work with electrical or electronic systems and devices. An Elektriker mainly deals with electrical systems and their installation, maintenance, or repair; an Elektroniker focuses more on electronic devices and systems. The specific task determines which word is more appropriate.
Der Elektriker repariert die Steckdose und prüft die elektrische Anlage im Haus.
The electrician is repairing the outlet and inspecting the house's electrical system.
Der Elektroniker repariert das elektronische Steuergerät der Waschmaschine.
The electronics technician is repairing the washing machine's electronic control unit.
