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German word
Hausmeister
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhaʊ̯sˌmaɪ̯stɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nouncaretaker
Example
Der Hausmeister repariert den Aufzug.
The caretaker is repairing the elevator.
More examples
Bei einem Rohrbruch informiert man sofort den Hausmeister.
When a pipe bursts, inform the caretaker immediately.
Core concept
The person residents or staff contact when a building needs a small repair, access help, or practical oversight.
Common phrases
den Hausmeister rufen
call the caretaker
mit dem Hausmeister sprechen
speak with the caretaker
dem Hausmeister Bescheid geben
notify the caretaker
Similar words
Hauswart: A building custodian who routinely inspects facilities and grounds and makes simple repairs.
Hausverwalter: An administrator overseeing a building's operations, rental agreements, and paperwork.
Portier: A doorkeeper stationed at the entrance to receive visitors and monitor access.
Reinigungskraft: A cleaning worker responsible for maintaining the building's interior.
Definition in German
Jemand, der in einem Wohnhaus oder Betrieb die laufende Pflege, kleinere Reparaturen und die Schlüsselverwaltung eines Gebäudes übernimmt.
Word origin
The compound Hausmeister joins Haus with Meister, a German borrowing from Latin magister for a master or person in charge.
Usage tips
- Hausmeister is masculine, with der Hausmeister and die Hausmeister; the singular and plural forms are identical.
Other meanings
- janitornoun
Related words
- Hausmeisterinfemale caretakernoun
- hausmeisterlichcaretaker-likeadjective