plumber / installer
der Installateur, die Installateure
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plumber / installer
A tradesperson who installs, maintains, and repairs technical systems and lines, especially for water, gas, heating, or electricity.
Der Installateur hat die neue Heizung eingebaut und die Wasserleitungen im Bad erneuert.
The plumber installed the new heating system and replaced the water pipes in the bathroom.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Installateure |
| genitive | des Installateurs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Installateur | die Installateure |
| accusative | den Installateur | die Installateure |
| dative | dem Installateur | den Installateuren |
| genitive | des Installateurs | der Installateure |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Installateur' belongs to the word family of 'installieren' (to install) and refers to the person who carries out an installation. This connection helps you recognize the word when reading and listening.
Wir lassen die neue Dusche von einem Installateur installieren.
We are having a plumber install the new shower.
'Installateur' is often used with verbs such as 'beauftragen' (to commission), 'rufen' (to call), and 'kommen' (to come). Typical situations include a repair, a new system, or an inspection of the pipes.
Wir haben einen Installateur beauftragt, die Wasserleitung zu prüfen.
We hired a plumber to inspect the water pipe.
'Installateur' is a job title and is used particularly in trades businesses, on invoices, in job advertisements, and in service requests.
Der Installateur kommt morgen wegen der defekten Heizung.
The plumber is coming tomorrow because of the faulty heating system.
