Usage Note
Bootsbauer is a craftsman who designs and builds small watercraft, from wooden dinghies to fibreglass leisure boats. The trade (Boots- und Schiffbauer) is a dual apprenticeship recognised across Germany.
Examples
"Der Bootsbauer fertigte ein traditionelles Holzruderboot nach alten Plänen."
Natural Translation
The boatbuilder crafted a traditional wooden rowing boat from old plans.
Literal Translation
The boat-builder made a traditional wooden-rowing-boat after old plans.
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