Usage Note
Lackierer applies paint and protective coatings to vehicles, furniture, or industrial components. In automotive work, the full trade title is Maler und Lackierer or Fahrzeuglackierer; the latter specialises in car body finishes and requires colour-matching skills.
Examples
"Der Fahrzeuglackierer kaschierte die Delle und lackierte die Motorhaube neu."
Natural Translation
The automotive spray painter concealed the dent and repainted the bonnet.
Literal Translation
The vehicle-lacquerer covered the dent and lacquered the engine-hood new.
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