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“bricklayer” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaʊ̯ʁɐ/

Example

Ich rufe den Maurer an, weil die Wand Risse hat.

I'm calling the bricklayer because the wall has cracks.

Illustration for Maurer (bricklayer)

How to say “bricklayer” in German

“Bricklayer” in German is Maurer.

A tradesperson lays bricks or stones into a wall, joining the courses with mortar.

Full entry for Maurer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Maurer

Er arbeitet seit zehn Jahren als Maurer.

He has worked as a bricklayer for ten years.

Tips for using Maurer

  • Maurer is masculine, while the feminine form is Maurerin; the plural of Maurer is also Maurer.

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