Die Klempnerei
Example: Die Klempnerei repariert das undichte Dach schnell.
Definition
"Die Klempnerei" refers to the trade or craft of plumbing and metalworking, specifically involving the installation and repair of metal elements such as gutters, roofs, and pipes, as in the example phrase where the leaking roof is quickly repaired by the plumber's work.
Etymology
The word "die Klempnerei" comes from the German term "Klempner," meaning plumber or tinsmith, combined with the suffix '-ei' which denotes a trade or craft. Interestingly, "Klempner" itself likely originates from Middle High German, related to working with metal sheets. Did you know that the craft was essential in medieval times for waterproofing buildings and creating durable metal fixtures?
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"Die Klempnerei" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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