der Mechaniker
Translation
mechanic
Examples
Der Mechaniker repariert mein Auto.
The mechanic is repairing my car.
Er ist ein guter Mechaniker.
He is a good mechanic.
Grammar Patterns
als Mechaniker arbeiten to work as a mechanic He works as a mechanic in a workshop.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Monteur (fitter/assembler), Techniker (technician).
Etymology
Derived from 'Mechanik' (mechanics). The '-er' suffix indicates a person who does something, a common pattern for professions in both German and English (e.g., Lehrer/teacher).
Memory Tips
A 'Mechaniker' is a person ('-er') who deals with 'Mechanik' (mechanics). Think of a car mechanic.