English–German
“carpenter” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsɪmɐˌman/
Example
Wir brauchen zwei Zimmermänner für den Umbau.
We need two carpenters for the renovation.
How to say “carpenter” in German
“Carpenter” in German is Zimmermann.
A woodworker turns beams and boards into the roof, frame, and other structural parts of a building.
Example sentences with Zimmermann
Er hat eine Lehre als Zimmermann begonnen.
He has started an apprenticeship as a carpenter.
Tips for using Zimmermann
- Zimmerer is also a standard German occupational term for this trade, especially in regions where it is preferred to Zimmermann.
Other German words for “carpenter”
Die Schreiner reparieren das alte Fenster.
The carpenters are repairing the old window.