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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.
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.
workshop / garage
'Werkstatt' and 'Werkstätte' can both mean a place where skilled manual work is done or something is repaired. 'Werkstatt' is the normal everyday word, especially for cars, bicycles, or crafts. 'Werkstätte' often sounds more elevated, older, or more official. In addition, 'Werkstätte' is often used in fixed names for institutions where people with disabilities work and receive support. The words are easy to confuse because they look very similar. In normal everyday use, 'Werkstatt' is usually the natural choice.
Meine Nachbarin arbeitet in einer Werkstätte für Menschen mit Behinderungen.
My neighbor works in a sheltered workshop for people with disabilities.
Ich bringe mein Fahrrad heute in die Werkstatt.
I'm taking my bike to the repair shop today.