chimney sweep
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chimney sweep
A person whose job is to clean soot from chimneys and fireplaces and to inspect heating systems.
Einmal im Jahr kommt der Schornsteinfeger zur Kontrolle der Abgasanlage.
Once a year, the chimney sweep comes to inspect the exhaust system.
good-luck charm
A person who, in folk belief, is considered a symbol of good luck.
Ich habe heute einen Schornsteinfeger gesehen, das bringt bestimmt Glück für die Prüfung!
I saw a chimney sweep today; that will definitely bring me luck for the exam!
The word is composed of 'Schornstein' (chimney) and 'fegen' (to sweep; to clean vigorously and quickly). So a 'Schornsteinfeger' (chimney sweep) is literally a person who sweeps chimneys.
Der Schornsteinfeger reinigt den Kamin, damit kein Feuer ausbricht.
The chimney sweep cleans the fireplace so that no fire breaks out.
In Germany and some other European countries, the chimney sweep is considered a good-luck charm. In the past, his work prevented fires, which meant great good fortune.
Viele Leute freuen sich, wenn sie einen Schornsteinfeger sehen, weil er Glück bringen soll.
Many people are happy when they see a chimney sweep because he is said to bring good luck.
In connection with the profession, typical verbs are 'kommen' (to come), 'kontrollieren' (to inspect/check), and 'reinigen' (to clean). People often say: 'Der Schornsteinfeger kommt heute.' (The chimney sweep is coming today.)
Der Schornsteinfeger muss die Heizungsanlage kontrollieren.
The chimney sweep has to inspect the heating system.
