Hausmeisterin
female caretaker, female janitor
noun HAUS-mays-te-rin Rare
Usage Note
Hausmeisterin is the feminine form and is increasingly common as the profession becomes less gender-segregated. A Hausmeisterin looks after a building's maintenance, cleanliness, and security; the role often includes minor repairs and liaising with tradespeople.
Examples
"Die Hausmeisterin der Schule reparierte das defekte Schloss an der Turnhallentür."
Natural Translation
The school's female caretaker repaired the broken lock on the gymnasium door.
Literal Translation
The caretaker of the school repaired the defective lock on the gymnasium door.
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