Schnitzerei

wood carving, carved wooden object

noun shnit-tsuh-RY Rare

Usage Note

Schnitzerei refers both to the art of wood carving and to a carved wooden object. Bavarian and Black Forest Schnitzereien of figures and everyday objects are a well-known folk tradition.

Examples

"Die Schnitzereien der Alpenregion gehören zu den ältesten Handwerkstraditionen Deutschlands."

Natural Translation

The wood carvings of the Alpine region belong to Germany's oldest craft traditions.

Literal Translation

The carvings of the Alpine-region belong to the oldest craft-traditions of Germany.

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