das Gewerk
Translation
trade, craft, work package, guild
Examples
Auf der Baustelle arbeiten verschiedene Gewerke zusammen.
Different trades work together on the construction site.
Das Gewerk des Tischlers erfordert viel Geschick.
The carpenter's trade requires a lot of skill.
Grammar Patterns
das Gewerk (as subject/object) the trade The trade of electricians is in high demand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Handwerk (craft), Zunft (guild), Branche (sector)
Etymology
From 'Ge-' (collective prefix) + 'Werk' (work). It signifies a collection of work or a specific type of work/trade.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Ge-' + 'Werk' (work). It's a specific *type* of work or trade. Imagine different workers on a construction site, each representing a 'Gewerk'.