German Conversation · Level 55
73 words
German word
Weber
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈveːbɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounweaver
Example
Viele Weber verkaufen ihre Waren auf dem Markt.
Many weavers sell their wares at the market.
More examples
Der Weber demonstriert die Webtechnik für Besucher.
The weaver demonstrates the weaving technique for visitors.
Core concept
At a loom, a weaver turns separate threads into patterned fabric through repeated crossings.
Common phrases
traditioneller Weber
traditional weaver
lokaler Weber
local weaver
erfahrener Weber
experienced weaver
Similar words
Schneider: A maker of clothing and fabric goods who cuts pieces and sews them together.
Spinner: A worker who spins wool or other fibers into usable thread.
Definition in German
Berufsbezeichnung für jemanden, der Fäden zu Gewebe verwebt.
Word origin
The noun Weber comes from the Germanic verb weben, which developed from older Germanic forms such as Old High German weban, plus the agent suffix -er.
Usage tips
- As a masculine noun, Weber has the genitive form Webers, as in die Arbeit des Webers, but its plural remains Weber.
Related words
- Webereiweaving workshopnoun
- Webstuhlloomnoun
- Weberinfemale weavernoun