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workshop
A room or building where craft or industrial work is carried out. It is a variant of 'Werkstatt' (workshop) that is often perceived as elevated or old-fashioned.
In der alten Werkstätte des Geigenbauers roch es nach Holz und Lack.
In the old workshop of the violin maker, it smelled of wood and varnish.
sheltered workshop
An institution that offers people with disabilities jobs and vocational support (also called 'Werkstatt für behinderte Menschen' (workshop for people with disabilities)).
Er arbeitet in einer geschützten Werkstätte, die auf die Montage von Kleinteilen spezialisiert ist.
He works in a sheltered workshop that specializes in assembling small parts.
The word consists of 'Werk' (work) and 'Stätte' (place, site). The ending '-stätte' is often used for places with a special function or an elevated character, as also in 'Gedenkstätte' (memorial site) or 'Ruhestätte' (resting place).
Die Universität ist eine wichtige Bildungsstätte in der Region.
The university is an important educational institution in the region.
The meaning depends strongly on the context. In connection with art and traditional crafts, it means a workspace. In the social sector, it refers to an institution for people with disabilities.
Die Werkstätte des berühmten Goldschmieds war voller wertvoller Materialien.
The workshop of the famous goldsmith was full of valuable materials.
In the meaning of a general workspace, 'Werkstätte' (workshop) often sounds traditional or poetic. It is frequently found in descriptions of artists or old craft professions.
Der Maler zog sich in seine Werkstätte zurück, um ungestört zu sein.
The painter withdrew to his workshop so he could be undisturbed.
In a social context, the fixed expression 'geschützte Werkstätte' (sheltered workshop) is often used. This emphasizes the supportive and developmental character of the institution for people with disabilities.
Die Produkte aus der geschützten Werkstätte sind für ihre hohe Qualität bekannt.
The products from the sheltered workshop are known for their high quality.
workplace
Arbeitsort and Werkstätte can both refer to a place where someone works. Arbeitsort is the general term for the geographical location, while Werkstätte more specifically means a room or building used for craft or industrial work. Use Arbeitsort for the general location and Werkstätte for a specific workshop.
In der Werkstätte reparieren die Mitarbeiter alte Fahrräder.
The employees repair old bicycles in the workshop.
Mein Arbeitsort liegt seit diesem Monat in einem anderen Stadtteil.
Since this month, my workplace has been in a different part of the city.
