mechanic / screwdriver
der Schrauber, die Schrauber
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mechanic
An informal term for someone who works on and repairs vehicles, engines, or machines, either professionally or as a hobby.
Der Schrauber hat den Motor meines alten Autos wieder in Ordnung gebracht.
The mechanic got the engine of my old car working again.
screwdriver
A tool or power-operated device for driving screws in and removing them.
Mit einem elektrischen Schrauber lässt sich das Regal schneller zusammenbauen.
Using an electric screwdriver makes it quicker to assemble the shelf.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schrauber |
| genitive | des Schraubers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schrauber | die Schrauber |
| accusative | den Schrauber | die Schrauber |
| dative | dem Schrauber | den Schraubern |
| genitive | des Schraubers | der Schrauber |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schrauber' is derived from 'schrauben' (to screw). The ending '-er' refers here either to a person who performs this activity or to a device used for it, as in 'Bohrer' (drill) or 'Öffner' (opener).
Der Schrauber arbeitet seit Jahren an Motorrädern.
The mechanic has been working on motorcycles for years.
'Schrauber' is an informal term and is used especially in conversations about cars, motorcycles, machines, and technical hobbies.
In unserer Werkstatt treffen sich jeden Samstag mehrere Schrauber.
Several mechanics meet in our workshop every Saturday.
The context shows which meaning is intended: If a workshop, a repair, or a hobby is mentioned, it usually refers to a person. If words such as 'Akku' (battery), 'elektrisch' (electric), or 'Bit' (bit) appear, or if the 'Schrauber' is being used, it refers to a device.
Der Schrauber in der Werkstatt prüfte die Bremsen meines Wagens.
The mechanic in the workshop checked my car's brakes.
Mit dem Schrauber drehte sie die Schrauben in wenigen Sekunden heraus.
She used the screwdriver to remove the screws in just a few seconds.
In the meaning referring to a person, 'Schrauber' is often used in connection with a workshop, an engine, or a repair.
Der Schrauber hat den Motor gründlich überprüft und die defekte Pumpe ausgetauscht.
The mechanic thoroughly inspected the engine and replaced the defective pump.
