English–German

“mechanic” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/meˈçaːnɪkɐ/

Example

Der Mechaniker repariert mein Auto.

The mechanic is fixing my car.

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How to say “mechanic” in German

“Mechanic” in German is Mechaniker.

A person in a technical workshop diagnoses failures in engines, equipment, or machines and adjusts the parts until they function properly.

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

Example sentences with Mechaniker

Ich arbeite als Mechaniker in einer Werkstatt.

I work as a mechanic in a workshop.

Tips for using Mechaniker

  • In German, Mechaniker covers several technical trades, so the exact field is often specified with compounds such as Automechaniker or Landmaschinenmechaniker.

Other German words for “mechanic”

Morgen kommen drei Mechanikerinnen.

Three mechanics are coming tomorrow.

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