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mine foreman
A supervisor in mining who is responsible for a specific area of a mine and the miners working there. The Steiger has a role similar to a master craftsman or foreman in other skilled trades.
Der Steiger kontrollierte die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen, bevor die Bergleute in den Stollen einfuhren.
The mine foreman checked the safety precautions before the miners went down into the tunnel.
The name 'Steiger' (mine foreman) is derived from the verb 'steigen' (to climb). It originally referred to the person who climbed down into the mine and back up again in order to supervise the work.
Früher musste ein Steiger täglich viele Leitern im Bergwerk steigen.
In the past, a mine foreman had to climb many ladders in the mine every day.
The word 'Steiger' (mine foreman) is a technical term from mining. Outside this industry or regions with a mining tradition, it is rarely used.
Im Ruhrgebiet kennt fast jeder die Bedeutung des Wortes Steiger.
In the Ruhr region, almost everyone knows the meaning of the word Steiger.
The Steiger is a central figure in German mining and is sung about in the famous 'Steigerlied' (miners' song). This song is considered an anthem of miners.
Zum Abschied sangen die Bergleute traditionell das Steigerlied.
As a farewell, the miners traditionally sang the Steigerlied.
master / champion
'der Meister' and 'der Steiger' can both mean a skilled person in a leadership role who instructs other workers and carries responsibility. 'der Meister' is used generally in the trades, for example in a workshop, bakery, or carpentry shop. A 'Meister' has passed a specific examination and is often also allowed to train apprentices. 'der Steiger' is much more specific: it is the term for a supervisor in mining. Learners may confuse the words because a 'Steiger' has a similar role in mining to a 'Meister' in other professions. In practice: in a mine, you say 'Steiger'; in most skilled trades, you say 'Meister'.
Vor der Schicht spricht der Steiger mit den Bergleuten über die Sicherheit unter Tage.
Before the shift, the mine foreman talks with the miners about safety underground.
In der Werkstatt erklärt der Meister dem Lehrling den neuen Auftrag.
In the workshop, the master craftsman explains the new job to the apprentice.