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Gärtner

gardener

noun GERT-ner Rare
People & Society Professions

Origin: from Garten (garden)

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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