Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

das handwerk

Translation (Übersetzung) craft, craftsmanship, trade
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈhantvɛʁk]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
neuter noun A1 profession skill traditional
Handwerk refers to skilled manual work or a trade requiring specific training. It often implies traditional craftsmanship and quality workmanship. The word is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.

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handwerk is a German Nouns

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handwerk Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Mein Vater hat das Handwerk des Tischlers gelernt.
My father learned the carpentry trade.
Learning a specific craft
Das deutsche Handwerk ist weltweit bekannt für seine Qualität.
German craftsmanship is known worldwide for its quality.
Describing quality of craftsmanship
Er versteht sein Handwerk wirklich gut.
He really knows his trade well.
Praising someone's skill

handwerk Word Family - handwerk Related Words - handwerk Family Members

handwerk Word Family (Wortfamilie)

handwerk word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn handwerk family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore handwerk related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Handwerker
Meaning: craftsman, artisan
Example: Der Handwerker repariert das Dach.
Noun
related adjective (verwandtes Adjektiv)
handwerklich
Meaning: craftsmanlike, manual
Example: Sie hat handwerkliche Fähigkeiten.
Adjective
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Kunsthandwerk
Meaning: arts and crafts
Example: Das Kunsthandwerk ist eine wichtige Tradition.
Noun
Handwerkskunst
Meaning: craftsmanship
Example: Die Handwerkskunst ist bewundernswert.
Noun

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handwerk Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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handwerk Collocations (Kollokationen)

handwerk collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn handwerk word combinations and how to use handwerk with other words naturally.

das deutsche Handwerk
German craftsmanship
High frequency
ein traditionelles Handwerk
a traditional craft
High frequency
Handwerk lernen
to learn a trade
High frequency
Handwerk ausüben
to practice a craft
Medium frequency
das Handwerk legen
to give up the trade
Medium frequency
Handwerk und Kunst
craft and art
Medium frequency
im Handwerk arbeiten
to work in a trade
High frequency
das Handwerk verstehen
to understand the craft
Medium frequency

handwerk Idioms (Redewendungen)

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sein Handwerk verstehen
to know one's trade
To be skilled and competent in one's profession
jemandem ins Handwerk pfuschen
to interfere with someone's work
To meddle in someone else's business or work
das ist kein Handwerk
that's not a proper trade
Used to criticize something as unprofessional or poorly done
Handwerk hat goldenen Boden
craftsmanship has a golden foundation
A skilled trade provides security and prosperity
vom Handwerk leben
to live from one's craft
To earn one's living through skilled manual work

handwerk Synonyms (Synonyme)

handwerk synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for handwerk and expand your German vocabulary. Learn handwerk similar words and their usage.

Gewerbe
Meaning: trade, business
High similarity
Beruf
Meaning: profession, occupation
Medium similarity
Kunsthandwerk
Meaning: arts and crafts
Medium similarity
Facharbeit
Meaning: skilled work
Medium similarity
Zunft
Meaning: guild
Low similarity

handwerk Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Industrie
Meaning: industry
Fabrikarbeit
Meaning: factory work
Amateurarbeit
Meaning: amateur work
Maschinenarbeit
Meaning: machine work

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handwerk Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

handwerk semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to handwerk. Explore handwerk related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn handwerk contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Beruf Gewerbe Fertigkeit Tradition Qualität Meister Lehrling Werkzeug Arbeit Produktion

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