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Orgelbauer

organ builder

noun OR-gel-bow-er Rare
People & Society Professions

Usage Note

Orgelbauer refers to a master craftsman who designs and constructs pipe organs, combining woodworking, metalwork, and acoustics. The feminine form is Orgelbauerin; the trade is a recognised German apprenticeship (Ausbildungsberuf).

Examples

"Der Orgelbauer restaurierte das historische Instrument in der alten Dorfkirche."

Natural Translation

The organ builder restored the historic instrument in the old village church.

Literal Translation

The organ-builder restored the historic instrument in the old village-church.

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