bricklayer / mason
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bricklayer / mason
A tradesperson who professionally builds walls and structures out of stones, bricks, or concrete blocks.
Der Maurer hat die Ziegelwand für das neue Haus hochgezogen.
The bricklayer built the brick wall for the new house.
Mason
Short form for Freemason; a member of a Masonic lodge, an ethical and philosophical brotherhood.
Sein Großvater war ein engagierter Maurer und traf sich wöchentlich mit seinen Logenbrüdern.
His grandfather was a dedicated Mason and met weekly with his lodge brothers.
The word 'der Maurer' (the bricklayer/mason) is derived directly from 'die Mauer' (the wall). A Maurer is therefore literally someone who builds walls.
Auf der Baustelle arbeiten mehrere Maurer am Fundament.
Several bricklayers are working on the foundation at the construction site.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Maurer' from context. If it is about building, bricks, or construction sites, it refers to the tradesperson. In connection with words like 'Loge' (lodge), 'Bruderschaft' (brotherhood), or 'Ritual' (ritual), it refers to a Freemason.
Der Maurer verlegt gerade die ersten Steine für die neue Garage.
The bricklayer is laying the first stones for the new garage.
In connection with the skilled trade, 'Maurer' is often used in fixed phrases. Typical ones are 'als Maurer arbeiten' (to work as a bricklayer), 'einen Maurer beauftragen' (to hire a bricklayer), or 'eine Ausbildung zum Maurer machen' (to train as a bricklayer).
Mein Nachbar hat für den Anbau einen erfahrenen Maurer beauftragt.
My neighbor hired an experienced bricklayer for the extension.
In the meaning of 'Freimaurer' (Freemason), 'Maurer' is a shortened form. This usage is specific and is mostly found in historical, cultural, or philosophical texts.
Er forscht über die Symbolik der Maurer im 18. Jahrhundert.
He is researching the symbolism of the Masons in the 18th century.
