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How do you say "builder" in German?
der Bauarbeiter
In German, "builder" is der Bauarbeiter.
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Pronunciation
Say BOW-ar-byt-er. The stress is on the first syllable, like English bow.
Grammar notes
Der Bauarbeiter is masculine. The plural is die Bauarbeiter. Bau means construction, and Arbeiter means worker.
Example sentence
Der Bauarbeiter trägt einen Gelben Helm.
The builder is wearing a yellow helmet.
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How to remember der Bauarbeiter
Break it down: Bau (building) and Arbeiter (worker). A Bauarbeiter is a construction worker.
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Questions about der Bauarbeiter
How do you say "builder" in German?
In German, "builder" is der Bauarbeiter. It is a noun.
Is der Bauarbeiter masculine or feminine?
Der Bauarbeiter is masculine. The plural is die Bauarbeiter. Bau means construction, and Arbeiter means worker.
How is der Bauarbeiter used in a sentence?
Use der Bauarbeiter as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Bauarbeiter trägt einen Gelben Helm. (The builder is wearing a yellow helmet.).
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