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carpenter
A craftsperson who makes and repairs furniture, doors, windows, and other building components made of wood. In many regions of Germany and in Austria, the term 'Tischler' is used instead.
Der Schreiner hat uns einen maßgefertigten Einbauschrank für das Schlafzimmer gebaut.
The carpenter built us a custom-made built-in wardrobe for the bedroom.
In northern and eastern Germany as well as in Austria, the job title 'Tischler' (carpenter) is more common than 'Schreiner' (carpenter). However, both words mean exactly the same thing.
Für die Reparatur der alten Kommode haben wir einen Tischler beauftragt.
We hired a carpenter to repair the old chest of drawers.
The word family includes the verb 'schreinern' (to do carpentry), the feminine form 'die Schreinerin' (female carpenter), and the workplace 'die Schreinerei' (carpentry workshop).
Er hat gelernt, wie man professionell schreinert.
He learned how to do carpentry professionally.
A carpenter is associated with working with wood. Typical phrases are 'Möbel anfertigen' (to make furniture), 'Türen einbauen' (to install doors), or 'einen Schrank bauen' (to build a cabinet/wardrobe).
Wir lassen uns vom Schreiner eine neue Küche nach Maß anfertigen.
We are having a carpenter make us a new custom kitchen.
carpenter
Schreiner and Tischler refer to the same woodworking trade. The choice depends mainly on the region: Schreiner is especially common in the south, while Tischler is more common in northern and central Germany. The job responsibilities do not differ as a result.
In München baut der Schreiner einen neuen Holztisch.
In Munich, the carpenter is building a new wooden table.
In Hamburg baut der Tischler einen neuen Holztisch.
In Hamburg, the carpenter is building a new wooden table.
