German word

Mechaniker

Pronunciation

IPA/meˈçaːnɪkɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmechanic

Example

Der Mechaniker repariert mein Auto.

The mechanic is fixing my car.

Illustration for Mechaniker (mechanic)

More examples

Ich arbeite als Mechaniker in einer Werkstatt.

I work as a mechanic in a workshop.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • zum Mechaniker gehen

    go to the mechanic

  • als Mechaniker arbeiten

    work as a mechanic

  • ein zuverlässiger Mechaniker

    a reliable mechanic

Similar words

Automechaniker: A vehicle specialist who maintains and repairs engines and other car components.
Mechatroniker: A specialist who tests and repairs equipment with both mechanical and electrical parts.
Monteur: A worker who assembles and installs machinery or technical equipment at a site.
Techniker: A technical worker who services and fine-tunes equipment within a specialized field.

Definition in German

Mechaniker bezeichnet jemanden, der an Motoren oder technischen Anlagen arbeitet und sie instand hält.

Word origin

Mechaniker is a derivative of Mechanik with -er, naming a person associated with mechanics; Mechanik ultimately derives from Greek mēkhanikē via Latin mechanica.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • machinistnoun

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