Also means
joiner
Usage Note
Tischler is the joiner who makes furniture and fittings, named for crafting Tische (tables). In southern Germany and Austria the synonym Schreiner prevails. Distinguish from Zimmerer, who works on structural timber. The plural is unchanged: die Tischler.
Examples
"Der Tischler fertigte einen Schrank nach Maß."
Natural Translation
The carpenter made a cupboard to measure.
Literal Translation
The carpenter made a cupboard after measure.
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