tischlern
Translation
to do carpentry, to do woodwork, to join
Examples
Er lernt in der Werkstatt zu tischlern.
He is learning to do carpentry in the workshop.
Mein Hobby ist es, Möbel zu tischlern.
My hobby is to make furniture.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to build (sth.) (from sth.) He is carpentering a cabinet from oak wood.
Similar Words
schreinern (to do cabinet making), zimmern (to do rough carpentry)
Etymology
From 'Tischler' (carpenter/joiner), which comes from 'Tisch' (table). Literally 'to do the work of a table-maker'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Tischler' (carpenter) making a 'Tisch' (table). The action is 'tischlern'.