Kamerafrau

camerawoman, female camera operator

noun ka-ME-ra-frau Rare

Usage Note

Kamerafrau is the feminine form of Kameramann; usage of this term has grown significantly as gender-neutral language becomes standard in German media. It refers to a professional who operates a film or TV camera. The gender-neutral option is Kamerafachkraft or the plural Kameraleute.

Examples

"Die Kamerafrau begleitete das Reportageteam in die Krisenregion."

Natural Translation

The camerawoman accompanied the reporting team to the crisis region.

Literal Translation

The camerawoman accompanied the reporting-team to the crisis-region.

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