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Augenoptiker

optician (eyewear specialist)

noun OW-gen-op-tee-ker Rare
People & Society Professions

Also means

dispensing optician

Usage Note

Augenoptiker refers specifically to a trained specialist who fits and sells corrective eyewear; distinct from Optiker (generic) and Augenarzt (ophthalmologist). Requires a formal apprenticeship in Germany.

Examples

"Der Augenoptiker empfahl ihr eine neue Fassung für ihre Gleitsichtbrille."

Natural Translation

The optician recommended a new frame for her progressive lenses.

Literal Translation

The eye-optician recommended her a new frame for her progressive-lenses.

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