Sattler

saddler

noun SAT-ler Rare

Origin: from Sattel (saddle)

Also means

upholsterer

Usage Note

Sattler works leather, making saddles, harnesses and bags; the trade has branched into vehicle and furniture upholstery (Fahrzeugsattler, Polsterer). The feminine is Sattlerin. The plural is Sattler, unchanged.

Examples

"Der Sattler reparierte den Ledersitz des Oldtimers."

Natural Translation

The saddler repaired the leather seat of the vintage car.

Literal Translation

The saddler repaired the leather-seat of-the vintage-car.

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