tinkerer
der Tüftler, die Tüftler
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tinkerer
Someone who tackles difficult, often technical problems with patience and ingenuity, finding solutions through careful thought and experimentation.
Der Tüftler hat aus alten Fahrradteilen eine funktionierende Wasserpumpe gebaut.
The tinkerer built a working water pump out of old bicycle parts.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Tüftler |
| genitive | des Tüftlers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Tüftler | die Tüftler |
| accusative | den Tüftler | die Tüftler |
| dative | dem Tüftler | den Tüftlern |
| genitive | des Tüftlers | der Tüftler |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Tüftler' (tinkerer) is derived from 'tüfteln' (to tinker). Here, the suffix '-ler' denotes a person who engages in this activity regularly or particularly intensively.
Der Tüftler verbringt seine Abende gern in der Werkstatt.
The tinkerer enjoys spending his evenings in the workshop.
'Tüftler' (tinkerer) often appears in expressions such as 'ein erfahrener Tüftler' (an experienced tinkerer), 'ein leidenschaftlicher Tüftler' (a passionate tinkerer), and 'ein kreativer Tüftler' (a creative tinkerer). Typical verbs include 'entwickeln' (to develop), 'bauen' (to build), and 'ausprobieren' (to try out).
Der leidenschaftliche Tüftler entwickelte eine energiesparende Lampe.
The passionate tinkerer developed an energy-efficient lamp.
'Tüftler' (tinkerer) is often used approvingly and is especially suited to technical hobbies, inventions, and practical projects. The word can refer to someone working professionally as well as someone who enjoys trying out solutions in their spare time.
Als Tüftler repariert er alte Radios und baut ihre Einzelteile neu zusammen.
As a tinkerer, he repairs old radios and reassembles their components.
