der Schleifer
Translation
grinder, polisher, sander
Examples
Der Schleifer poliert den Edelstein.
The grinder polishes the gemstone.
Er arbeitet als Parkettschleifer.
He works as a parquet floor sander.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a Schleifer to work as a grinder/sander He works as a parquet floor sander.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Polierer (polisher)
Etymology
From the verb 'schleifen' (to grind, polish) + the agent suffix '-er'. Literally 'one who grinds' or 'a thing that grinds'.
Memory Tips
A 'Schleifer' is a person or machine that 'schleift' (grinds). The '-er' suffix is like the English '-er' for a person or tool that does something.