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Installateur

plumber

noun in-sta-la-TOER Rare
People & Society Professions

Origin: from French 'installateur'.

Also means

heating and sanitation fitter

Usage Note

Installateur is commonly used in Austria and southern Germany for the trade that installs water, gas, and heating systems; in northern Germany Klempner is preferred. The compound Gas- und Wasserinstallateur is the official apprenticeship title.

Examples

"Der Installateur wechselte das defekte Thermostat an der Heizung aus."

Natural Translation

The plumber replaced the faulty thermostat on the heating system.

Literal Translation

The plumber exchanged the defective thermostat on the heating.

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