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Handwerk

craft; skilled trade; handicraft

noun HANT-verk Rare
Arts & Culture Traditions

Usage Note

Handwerk denotes skilled manual crafts — carpentry, pottery, blacksmithing. The Handwerkskammer regulates the sector. In cultural contexts it means traditional craftsmanship tied to regional identity and festival objects.

Examples

"Traditionelles Handwerk wird auf Weihnachtsmärkten oft demonstriert."

Natural Translation

Traditional craftsmanship is often demonstrated at Christmas markets.

Literal Translation

Traditional handicraft is at Christmas-markets often demonstrated.

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