der Rasenmäher
lawn mower
A device or machine used to cut the lawn to an even height.
EXAMPLE
Am Samstagmorgen hört man in der Nachbarschaft oft die Rasenmäher.
On Saturday mornings, you often hear lawn mowers in the neighborhood.
der Rasenmäher
lawn mower
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Meanings
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Compound word
'Rasenmäher' (lawn mower) is made up of 'der Rasen' (lawn) and the verb 'mähen' (to mow). The ending '-er' turns the verb 'mähen' into a noun for the device that performs this action.
EXAMPLE
Ein Gärtner ist eine Person, die gärtnert; ein Rasenmäher ist ein Gerät, das den Rasen mäht.
A gardener is a person who gardens; a lawn mower is a device that mows the lawn.
Typical use
The most common and natural action is 'mit dem Rasenmäher den Rasen mähen' (to mow the lawn with the lawn mower). Other typical verbs are 'den Rasenmäher starten' (to start the lawn mower), 'benutzen' (to use), or 'reparieren' (to repair).
EXAMPLE
Ich muss am Wochenende mit dem Rasenmäher den Rasen mähen.
I have to mow the lawn with the lawn mower this weekend.
Cultural context
In Germany, there are legal or local 'Ruhezeiten' (quiet hours), especially at midday and on Sundays and public holidays. During these times, the use of loud devices such as a lawn mower is prohibited.
EXAMPLE
Am Sonntag darf man in Deutschland keinen Rasenmäher benutzen, um die Ruhe der Nachbarn nicht zu stören.
In Germany, you are not allowed to use a lawn mower on Sunday, so as not to disturb the neighbors' peace and quiet.
In real life
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