chamber of crafts
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chamber of crafts
An organization for the self-governance of skilled trades in a specific region. It represents the interests of craft businesses, maintains the register of skilled trades, and is responsible for regulating vocational training.
Jeder selbstständige Handwerker muss sich bei der zuständigen Handwerkskammer eintragen lassen.
Every self-employed tradesperson must register with the responsible chamber of crafts.
The word consists of 'das Handwerk' (the skilled trades/crafts) and 'die Kammer' (chamber). The linking -s connects the two parts. So it is literally a 'Kammer' (a kind of official organization) for the skilled trades.
Die Handwerkskammer organisiert die Prüfungen für Auszubildende.
The chamber of crafts organizes the exams for apprentices.
Common phrases include saying that someone 'bei der Handwerkskammer gemeldet ist' (is registered with the chamber of crafts), 'Mitglied der Handwerkskammer wird' (becomes a member of the chamber of crafts), or that the chamber 'für die Ausbildung zuständig ist' (is responsible for training).
Mein Betrieb ist bei der Handwerkskammer München gemeldet.
My business is registered with the Munich Chamber of Crafts.
Such 'Kammern' (chambers) are an important part of the German economic structure. They are public-law corporations in which membership is often mandatory for the respective professional or business groups.
Die Handwerkskammer vertritt die Interessen ihrer Mitglieder gegenüber der Politik.
The chamber of crafts represents the interests of its members to policymakers.
chamber / room
'Kammer' and 'Handwerkskammer' can both refer to an official organization for a professional field. 'Kammer' is the more general expression and usually needs an added word, for example 'Ärztekammer' (medical chamber) or 'Anwaltskammer' (bar association). 'Handwerkskammer' is a specific chamber for craft businesses and vocational training in the skilled trades. The words can be confused because 'Handwerkskammer' contains the word 'Kammer'. When the skilled trades are clearly meant, you say 'Handwerkskammer'. If it is about another professional group, you need another type of chamber or the general expression.
Nach der Prüfung schickt die Handwerkskammer Mehmet sein Zeugnis.
After the exam, the chamber of crafts sends Mehmet his certificate.
Die Kammer informiert die Ärzte über neue Regeln.
The chamber informs the doctors about new rules.