Meisterbetrieb

master craftsman's workshop, certified trade business

noun MAYS-ter-be-treep Rare

Usage Note

Meisterbetrieb is a business led by a holder of the master craftsman certificate (Meisterbrief). In Germany, this qualification is required for trades listed in Anlage A of the Handwerksordnung; only a Meisterbetrieb may take on apprentices.

Examples

"Wir beauftragten einen anerkannten Meisterbetrieb für die Dachdeckerarbeiten."

Natural Translation

We commissioned a certified master craftsman's business for the roofing work.

Literal Translation

We commissioned a recognised master business for the roofer work.

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