Usage Note
Gärtner is the gardener, from Garten (garden), a recognised Ausbildungsberuf with specialisms like Landschaftsgärtner (landscaper). The saying den Bock zum Gärtner machen means putting the wrong person in charge. Plural unchanged; feminine Gärtnerin.
Examples
"Der Gärtner schnitt die Hecke entlang des Weges."
Natural Translation
The gardener trimmed the hedge along the path.
Literal Translation
The gardener cut the hedge along the path.

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