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Juwelier

jeweller

noun yu-vel-IER Rare

Origin: from French joaillier

Usage Note

Juwelier runs or works in a jewellery shop (Juweliergeschäft) and may also be a craftsperson who designs or repairs jewellery. Distinct from Goldschmied (goldsmith), who focuses on hand-crafting. Feminine: Juwelierin.

Examples

"Der Juwelier schätzte den Wert des Rings auf etwa zweitausend Euro."

Natural Translation

The jeweller estimated the value of the ring at about two thousand euros.

Literal Translation

The jeweller estimated the value of the ring at about two-thousand euros.

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