Bergmann

miner

noun BERK-man Rare

Usage Note

Bergmann works underground in a mine (Bergwerk), extracting coal, ore, or salt. The plural is Bergleute in professional usage; Bergmänner is informal. The profession has a rich tradition in Germany (Glück auf! is the traditional miners' greeting). Modern term: Industriemechaniker Fachrichtung Bergbau or Bergbautechnologe.

Examples

"Der Bergmann fuhr täglich tief in die Zeche ein."

Natural Translation

The miner went down deep into the colliery every day.

Literal Translation

The miner drove daily deep into the mine.

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