Handwerk

Meaning

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

Frequency

Gender

Neuter

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhantvɛʁk/

Etymology

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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Sentences

Haupterwerb waren der Ackerbau , die Bierbrauerei, Branntweinbrennerei sowie etwas Handwerk .

The main occupation was agriculture, beer brewery, brandy distillery and some craftsmanship.

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