mechanic
der Mechaniker, die Mechaniker
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mechanic
A skilled worker who maintains and repairs machines, devices, or especially vehicles. In everyday language, this usually means an auto mechanic.
Ich muss mein Auto zum Mechaniker bringen, weil die Bremsen quietschen.
I have to take my car to the mechanic because the brakes are squeaking.
mechanic
A general job title for a tradesperson who works with the production, maintenance, or operation of mechanical systems, e.g. industrial mechanic or precision mechanic.
Als Mechaniker in der Fabrik ist er für die Wartung der gesamten Produktionslinie zuständig.
As a mechanic in the factory, he is responsible for maintaining the entire production line.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mechaniker |
| genitive | des Mechanikers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Mechaniker | die Mechaniker |
| accusative | den Mechaniker | die Mechaniker |
| dative | dem Mechaniker | den Mechanikern |
| genitive | des Mechanikers | der Mechaniker |
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The word 'Mechaniker' (mechanic) is derived from 'die Mechanik' (mechanics). A mechanic is therefore a person who works professionally with mechanics, that is, with the way machines and devices function.
Er interessiert sich schon seit seiner Kindheit für Mechanik.
He has been interested in mechanics since childhood.
In everyday language, 'Mechaniker' (mechanic) almost always means an auto mechanic. The more general meaning is often made more precise through compounds such as 'Industriemechaniker' (industrial mechanic) or 'Feinwerkmechaniker' (precision mechanic).
Mein Auto macht komische Geräusche, ich fahre morgen zum Mechaniker.
My car is making strange noises; I'm going to the mechanic tomorrow.
Als Industriemechaniker wartet er große Maschinen in einer Fabrik.
As an industrial mechanic, he maintains large machines in a factory.
To express movement, you use 'zum Mechaniker' (to the mechanic; accusative). To describe a location or presence, you say 'beim Mechaniker' (at the mechanic's; dative).
Ich muss das Auto zum Mechaniker bringen.
I have to take the car to the mechanic.
Das Auto ist gerade beim Mechaniker in der Werkstatt.
The car is currently at the mechanic's in the workshop.
Common expressions in connection with an auto mechanic are: 'einen Termin beim Mechaniker machen' (to make an appointment with the mechanic), 'das Auto zum Mechaniker bringen' (to take the car to the mechanic), or 'vom Mechaniker reparieren lassen' (to have something repaired by the mechanic).
Ich habe die Reifen von einem Mechaniker wechseln lassen.
I had the tires changed by a mechanic.
craftsman / tradesperson
A Mechaniker is also a Handwerker, but the terms emphasize different aspects. Handwerker refers generally to the occupation; Mechaniker more specifically refers to a skilled worker who works with mechanical systems, machines, devices, or vehicles. When someone has this kind of specialization, Mechaniker is the better term.
Die Firma sucht einen Mechaniker für die Wartung der Maschinen in der Werkstatt.
The company is looking for a mechanic to maintain the machines in the workshop.
Die Firma sucht einen Handwerker für verschiedene praktische Arbeiten in der Werkstatt.
The company is looking for a tradesperson for various practical jobs in the workshop.
