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potter
A craftsperson who makes objects such as pots, bowls, or vases out of clay.
Auf dem Mittelaltermarkt zeigte ein Töpfer, wie man auf der Scheibe eine Vase formt.
At the medieval market, a potter showed how to shape a vase on the wheel.
The word 'Töpfer' (potter) is derived directly from 'der Topf' (pot). The ending '-er' here refers to the person whose profession is making pots and other ceramic objects.
Der Töpfer verkaufte seine handgemachten Tassen auf dem Markt.
The potter sold his handmade cups at the market.
This word belongs to a word family. The related verb is 'töpfern' (to make pottery), and the workshop or the craft itself is called 'die Töpferei' (pottery).
In meiner Freizeit lerne ich in einem Kurs zu töpfern.
In my free time, I'm learning to make pottery in a course.
A potter is often associated with their tools and activities. Typical expressions are 'an der Töpferscheibe arbeiten' (to work at the potter's wheel), 'Ton formen' (to shape clay), or 'Keramik brennen' (to fire ceramics).
Wir sahen zu, wie der Töpfer den Ton an der Töpferscheibe formte.
We watched as the potter shaped the clay on the potter's wheel.
stove fitter / potter
Töpfer is the generally understood term today for a craftsperson who makes objects out of clay. Hafner can refer to the same occupation, but sounds regional or outdated and can also be associated particularly with building and repairing tiled stoves.
Im heutigen Bericht wird Paul als Töpfer bezeichnet, weil er Schalen aus Ton formt.
In today’s report, Paul is described as a potter because he shapes bowls out of clay.
Im alten Dorfregister wird Paul als Hafner bezeichnet, weil er Schalen aus Ton formt.
In the old village register, Paul is described as a potter because he shapes bowls out of clay.
