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An association of self-employed craftspeople from the same or similar skilled trades in a particular region. The guild represents the interests of its members and often regulates vocational training.
Die Bäcker-Innung legt die Termine für die Gesellenprüfungen fest.
The bakers' guild sets the dates for the journeyman examinations.
The 'Innung' (guild) is an important part of the German skilled trades system. It is an organization for master craftspeople in a particular trade and region, similar to a guild.
Um Meister zu werden, muss man eine Prüfung vor der Innung ablegen.
To become a master craftsperson, you have to take an exam before the guild.
The ending '-ung' often forms nouns that refer to an organization or group. An 'Innung' (guild) is an association of craftspeople.
Die Innung vertritt die gemeinsamen Interessen ihrer Mitglieder.
The guild represents the shared interests of its members.
The word 'Innung' (guild) is almost always combined with the specific trade in question. Examples include 'Bäcker-Innung' (bakers' guild), 'Tischler-Innung' (carpenters' guild), or 'Friseur-Innung' (hairdressers' guild).
Die Tischler-Innung veranstaltet jedes Jahr einen Wettbewerb für junge Talente.
The carpenters' guild holds a competition for young talent every year.
club / association
'der Verein' and 'die Innung' both refer to a group of people with shared interests. 'Verein' is very general and can fit many areas, for example sports, culture, or helping others. 'Innung' is much more specific and belongs to the skilled trades. It consists of self-employed craftspeople from the same or similar trades in a region. It also represents professional interests and can be connected with training. Learners may confuse the words because both are organized groups. When it is generally about members and leisure activities or a shared goal, you say 'Verein'. When it is about craft businesses and their professional representation, 'Innung' is correct.
Meine Nachbarin ist Bäckerin und nimmt regelmäßig an Treffen der Innung teil.
My neighbor is a baker and regularly takes part in guild meetings.
Am Samstag besucht Lena einen Verein, der alte Fahrräder repariert.
On Saturday, Lena visits a club that repairs old bicycles.