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Kameramann

cameraman

noun kah-MER-ah-man Rare
Communication Media

Also means

camera operator

Usage Note

Kameramann is the technician who operates a camera on film or television productions. The gender-neutral equivalent gaining use is Kamerafrau (feminine) or Kamerafachmann/-frau. In news contexts they work closely with the reporter in the field.

Examples

"Der Kameramann filmte das Interview mit der Ministerin im Freien."

Natural Translation

The cameraman filmed the interview with the minister outdoors.

Literal Translation

The camera-man filmed the interview with the minister in the open.

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