Schornsteinfegerin

female chimney sweep

noun SHORN-shtayn-fay-ge-rin Rare

Usage Note

Schornsteinfegerin is the feminine form of Schornsteinfeger and is used when referring to a woman in this trade. Chimney sweeps in Germany also carry out official safety inspections and are assigned by district.

Examples

"Die Schornsteinfegerin kontrollierte den Kamin auf Mängel."

Natural Translation

The chimney sweep inspected the chimney for defects.

Literal Translation

The chimney sweep checked the chimney for deficiencies.

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