der Maurer
Translation
bricklayer, mason
Examples
Der Maurer baut eine neue Wand.
The bricklayer is building a new wall.
Er arbeitet als Maurer auf der Baustelle.
He works as a mason on the construction site.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a mason He works as a mason.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Steinmetz (stonemason)
Etymology
Derived from 'Mauer' (wall). A 'Maurer' is someone who builds walls.
Memory Tips
A 'Maurer' builds a 'Mauer' (wall). The words sound very similar, which makes them easy to connect.