Maurer

bricklayer

noun MOW-rer Rare

Origin: from Mauer (wall)

Also means

mason

Usage Note

Maurer is the bricklayer or mason who builds walls (Mauern) from brick or stone. It is a classic Handwerk trade with a Meister path. Not to be confused with Freimaurer (Freemason), a fraternal society. Plural unchanged; feminine Maurerin.

Examples

"Der Maurer setzte Stein auf Stein."

Natural Translation

The bricklayer laid stone upon stone.

Literal Translation

The bricklayer set stone on stone.

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