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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.
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.
master / champion
'der Meister' and 'der Techniker' can both be specialists who can do something very well. They can easily be confused, especially in trades and technology. However, 'Meister' often says something about a special qualification in a trade: for example, a Meister is allowed to run a business and train apprentices. In addition, 'Meister' can generally refer to someone who can do something excellently. 'Techniker' fits more with technical devices, systems, repairs, or a technical professional qualification. If the person is maintaining a machine, 'Techniker' sounds more natural. If it is about a trade examination, a business, or the highest level of skill, 'Meister' fits better.
Am Montag kommt ein Techniker, weil die Heizung nicht mehr funktioniert.
A technician is coming on Monday because the heating has stopped working.
Der Meister in der Werkstatt erklärt dem Lehrling, wie man das Holz richtig bearbeitet.
The master craftsman in the workshop explains to the apprentice how to work the wood properly.