German word

Mechanikerin

Pronunciation

IPA/meˈçaːnɪkəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmechanic

Example

Morgen kommen drei Mechanikerinnen.

Three mechanics are coming tomorrow.

Illustration for Mechanikerin (mechanic)

More examples

Als Mechanikerin beantwortete sie technische Fragen der Kundinnen.

As a mechanic, she answered her female customers' technical questions.

Core concept

A woman uses tools and diagnostic equipment to turn a malfunctioning machine into a working one.

Common phrases

  • eine Mechanikerin beauftragen

    commission a mechanic

  • zertifizierte Mechanikerin

    certified mechanic

  • sich auf die Mechanikerin verlassen

    depend on the mechanic

Similar words

Mechaniker: A man who repairs faulty machines using tools and diagnostic equipment.
Mechatronikerin: A woman who works on mechanical and electrical systems, including electronic controls.
Kfz-Mechanikerin: A woman who inspects and repairs motor vehicles.
Technikerin: A woman who maintains, adjusts, and troubleshoots machinery and equipment.

Definition in German

Berufsbezeichnung für eine Frau, die als Fachkraft technische Probleme an Autos und Geräten diagnostiziert und behebt.

Word origin

The noun is formed by adding the German feminine suffix -in to Mechaniker, the occupational noun for a person skilled in mechanics.

Usage tips

  • In the dative or genitive singular, the form is der Mechanikerin, while the plural is die Mechanikerinnen.

Other meanings

  • repairernoun

Opposites

  • Laienonprofessionalnoun

Related words

Word lists with this word