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“painter” in German

German

AlsoMalerin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaːlɐ/

Example

Der Maler malt ein neues Bild.

The painter is painting a new picture.

Illustration for Maler (painter)

How to say “painter” in German

“Painter” in German is Maler.

A craftsperson covers either a gallery canvas or an indoor wall with a layer of color.

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

Example sentences with Maler

Der Maler stellt seine Werke in der kleinen Galerie aus.

The painter displays his works in the small gallery.

Tips for using Maler

  • Malerbetrieb means painting and decorating business, and Malermeister means master painter or decorator, so these compounds often identify the trade context.

Other German words for “painter”

Die Malerin ist berühmt.

The painter is famous.

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