Zammermann

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German zimberman. Cognate with German Zimmermann, Dutch timmerman.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈt͡sɑmɐˌmɑn]

Noun

Zammermann m (plural Zammerleit or Zammermänner, feminine Zammerfra)

  1. a carpenter who builds houses (especially roof trusses) or other large structures (e.g. ships); joiner

Coordinate terms

  • Schräiner (“cabinetmaker, carpenter who makes furniture”)
  • zammeren
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