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A craftsperson who makes or repairs furniture, windows, doors, and other building components from wood. In southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the word 'Schreiner' is often used.
Der Tischler hat uns einen maßgefertigten Schrank für das Wohnzimmer gebaut.
The carpenter built us a custom-made cabinet for the living room.
The word 'Tischler' (carpenter) is derived from 'der Tisch' (the table). The ending '-ler' often refers to a person who performs a particular activity. So a 'Tischler' was originally someone who makes tables.
Ein guter Tischler kann aus einem einfachen Stück Holz ein Kunstwerk machen.
A good carpenter can turn a simple piece of wood into a work of art.
A 'Tischler' (carpenter) is typically associated with activities such as 'Möbel bauen' (building furniture), 'einen Schrank anfertigen' (making a cabinet), 'Holz bearbeiten' (working with wood), or 'Türen und Fenster einbauen' (installing doors and windows).
Der Tischler hat die alte Holztür sorgfältig repariert.
The carpenter carefully repaired the old wooden door.
The term 'Tischler' (carpenter) is mainly common in northern and central Germany. In southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, a different word is usually used for this profession.
In Hamburg sucht man einen Tischler, wenn man einen maßgefertigten Schrank braucht.
In Hamburg, you look for a carpenter if you need a custom-made cabinet.
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'der Zimmermann' and 'der Tischler' are both woodworking professions, but they typically work on different things. A 'Zimmermann' works on large wooden structures, especially roof frames or half-timbered structures. A 'Tischler' is more likely to build and repair furniture, windows, doors, and other wooden building components. That is why the words can be confused if you only think: both work with wood. For work on the roof or on large beams, 'Zimmermann' is more precise. For a cabinet, a table, or a door, 'Tischler' fits better.
Heute hat der Vermieter einen Tischler für die kaputte Tür bestellt.
Today the landlord called in a carpenter for the broken door.
Der Zimmermann prüft die Balken, bevor das neue Dach gedeckt wird.
The carpenter checks the beams before the new roof is covered.