Neuter

Handwerk

Meaning

  1. (neuter, strong) labour, especially of a manual type
  2. (neuter, strong) trade (skilled practice)
  3. (neuter, strong) something made by hand, handcraft

Concepts

work using the hands

handicraft weaving

blue-collar profession

handicraft industry

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈhantvɛʁk/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle High German hantwerc, from Old High German hantwerc, hantwerch, from Proto-Germanic *handuwerką; equivalent to Hand + Werk. More at handiwork.

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