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der Weber
weaver
A person whose job is to make fabrics or carpets on a loom.
example
Früher war der Beruf des Webers in dieser Region sehr verbreitet.
In the past, the profession of weaver was very common in this region.
der Weber
weaver / harvestman
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Usage tips
Word structure
'Der Weber' (the weaver) is derived from the verb 'weben' (to weave). The ending '-er' is often added to verbs to refer to the person who performs that activity.
EXAMPLE
Ein guter Weber braucht viel Geduld und Geschick.
A good weaver needs a lot of patience and skill.
Context clue
You can tell from context whether the person or the animal is meant. If it is about professions, history, or crafts, it is the person. If something is crawling on the wall or in the basement, it is the animal.
EXAMPLE
Im Museum wurde gezeigt, wie ein Weber früher gearbeitet hat.
The museum showed how a weaver used to work.
Colloquial name
The term 'Weber' (harvestman) for the arachnid is colloquial. The full and biologically more correct name is 'Weberknecht' (harvestman).
EXAMPLE
Hilfe, da ist ein Weber mit langen Beinen an der Decke!
Help, there's a harvestman with long legs on the ceiling!
Compare with
Weber vs Schneider
tailor / water strider
'der Schneider' and 'der Weber' both refer to professions connected with fabric and clothing. The difference lies in the work: a tailor makes, alters, or repairs clothing. A weaver makes fabrics or carpets, usually on a loom. The words can be confused because both work with textiles. The simple guide is: the weaver makes the fabric; the tailor makes clothing from it or adjusts it.
Weber
Der Weber zeigt den Besuchern, wie aus Fäden ein Teppich entsteht.
The weaver shows the visitors how threads become a carpet.
Schneider
Der Schneider kürzt meine Hose bis Freitag.
The tailor is shortening my pants by Friday.
In real life
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