electrician
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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.
technician
'der Techniker' and 'der Elektriker' can both refer to people who install, maintain, or repair technical devices or systems. The difference lies in the area of specialization. An electrician works specifically with electricity, electrical wiring, and electrical systems. A technician is more general: he can take care of various technical devices, for example machines, computers, or heating systems. Learners may confuse the words because an electrician also does technical work. But when it is clearly about electricity, 'Elektriker' is more precise.
Nach dem Kurzschluss rufen wir einen Elektriker.
After the short circuit, we call an electrician.
Der Techniker prüft im Supermarkt die kaputte Kühlanlage.
The technician is checking the broken refrigeration system in the supermarket.