das Gewerk
trade
A specific area of skilled or professional work, especially in construction and industry.
EXAMPLE
Dachdecker und Zimmerer gehören zu zwei verschiedenen Gewerken.
Roofers and carpenters belong to two different trades.
das Gewerk
trade / work package
das Gewerk, die Gewerke
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Meanings
das Gewerk
work package
A clearly defined part of the work on a construction or industrial project, usually carried out by a particular specialist company.
EXAMPLE
Das Gewerk Elektro muss vor dem Innenausbau fertig sein.
The electrical work package must be completed before the interior finishing begins.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Gewerk, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gewerke |
| genitive | des Gewerkes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Gewerk | die Gewerke |
| accusative | das Gewerk | die Gewerke |
| dative | dem Gewerk | den Gewerken |
| genitive | des Gewerkes des Gewerks | der Gewerke |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
'Gewerk' (trade / work package) can refer either to a professional or skilled trade or to a defined area of work within a specific project. References to specialist companies and professions point to the trade; references to contracts, deadlines, or construction phases point to the project component.
EXAMPLE
Mehrere Gewerke waren an der Sanierung des Hauses beteiligt.
Several trades were involved in renovating the house.
Die einzelnen Gewerke müssen auf der Baustelle gut koordiniert werden.
The individual trades need to be well coordinated on the construction site.
Technical language
'Gewerk' (trade / work package) is used mainly in the technical language of construction, skilled trades, and industry. Outside these areas, the word is much less common in everyday speech.
EXAMPLE
Im Bauvertrag sind alle beteiligten Gewerke genau aufgeführt.
The construction contract lists all the trades involved in detail.
Typical collocations
For the meaning of a professional or skilled trade, typical expressions include 'verschiedene Gewerke' (different trades) and 'beteiligte Gewerke' (trades involved).
EXAMPLE
In dem Betrieb arbeiten verschiedene Gewerke unter einem Dach.
Different trades work under one roof at the company.
Project planning
As a defined part of a project, 'Gewerk' (work package) is often used with verbs such as 'ausschreiben' (to put out to tender), 'vergeben' (to award), and 'koordinieren' (to coordinate). This concerns the organization and execution of that area of work.
EXAMPLE
Das Gewerk Heizung wurde an einen spezialisierten Betrieb vergeben.
The heating work package was awarded to a specialized company.
In real life
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