German Conversation · Level 172
30 words
German word
handwerklich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhantˌvɛʁklɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivehandcrafted
Example
Das ist ein handwerkliches Produkt.
This is a handcrafted product.
More examples
Die Möbel spiegeln handwerkliche Tradition wider.
The furniture reflects an artisanal tradition.
Core concept
A crafted object or skilled manual work shows the maker's technique rather than factory-standard production.
Common phrases
handwerkliche Tradition
artisanal tradition
handwerklich geprägt
influenced by craftsmanship
Similar words
handgemacht: Shaped by hand with minimal mechanical assistance.
manuell: Performed through direct human effort or hand-operated tools.
maschinell: Produced through the use of machines.
industriell: Manufactured through large-scale factory production.
Definition in German
Handwerklich bezeichnet die Art der Fertigung oder die Fähigkeiten, die typisch für Handwerk und manuelle Arbeit sind.
Word origin
Handwerklich derives from the noun Handwerk, meaning craft or manual trade, with the adjective-forming suffix -lich.
Usage tips
- In handwerklich begabt, the adjective describes practical craft skill, while handwerklich gefertigt describes how a product was made.
Other meanings
- artisanaladjective
Opposites
- industriellindustrialadjective
- maschinellmechanicaladjective
Related words
- Handwerkerartisannoun
- Handwerklichkeitcraftsmanshipnoun