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technician
A specialist who is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of technical devices or systems.
Der Techniker kommt heute Nachmittag, um den Internetanschluss zu reparieren.
The technician is coming this afternoon to repair the internet connection.
certified technician
A person with a state-recognized professional qualification in a technical field, obtained through advanced vocational training.
Nach seiner Ausbildung zum Elektroniker machte er die Weiterbildung zum staatlich geprüften Techniker.
After training as an electronics technician, he completed further training to become a state-certified technician.
technician
In sports and other areas, a person who has outstanding technical skills and abilities.
Dieser Fußballspieler ist ein brillanter Techniker, seine Ballkontrolle ist unglaublich.
This football player is a brilliant technician; his ball control is incredible.
The word 'Techniker' (technician) is derived from 'die Technik' (technology/technique). The ending '-er' is often used in German to refer to a male person who is professionally or characteristically connected with the root word.
Die Firma sucht einen Techniker mit Erfahrung in der Solartechnik.
The company is looking for a technician with experience in solar technology.
The context reveals which meaning is intended. If it is about repair or installation, it refers to the specialist. In connection with education or professional titles, it refers to the qualification. In sports, it describes a player's skill.
Der Fernseher ist kaputt, wir müssen einen Techniker rufen.
The television is broken; we need to call a technician.
In Germany, 'staatlich geprüfter Techniker' (state-certified technician) is a protected professional title for a highly qualified specialist. This qualification is obtained through demanding further training after vocational training and is ranked highly in the German Qualifications Framework.
Um Techniker zu werden, besuchte er zwei Jahre lang eine Fachschule.
To become a technician, he attended a technical college for two years.
craftsman / tradesperson
A Handwerker and a Techniker can both repair a system. Handwerker generally refers to someone in a skilled trade; Techniker emphasizes a specialist role involving technical devices or systems. For technically specialized maintenance, Techniker is therefore more precise.
Für die Wartung der elektronischen Heizungssteuerung kommt morgen ein Techniker.
A technician is coming tomorrow to service the electronic heating controls.
Für die Reparatur der Heizungsrohre kommt morgen ein Handwerker.
A tradesperson is coming tomorrow to repair the heating pipes.
