Gärtnermeister

master horticulturist, head gardener

noun GAERT-ner-mays-ter Rare

Usage Note

Gärtnermeister holds the master craftsman qualification in horticulture (Gartenbau) and may run a nursery, landscape business, or municipal parks department. The title distinguishes him from a simple Gärtner (gardener) who has only the apprenticeship certificate.

Examples

"Der Gärtnermeister gestaltete den Park des Stadtschlosses neu."

Natural Translation

The master horticulturist redesigned the park of the city palace.

Literal Translation

The master horticulturist reshaped the park of the city palace.

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