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How do you say "plumber" in German?
der Klempner
In German, "plumber" is der Klempner.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'KLEMP-ner', stress on the first syllable, with 'e' short as in 'bed'.
Grammar notes
der Klempner is masculine. Plural: der Klempner.
Example sentence
Der Klempner reparierte das undichte Rohr.
The plumber repaired the leaking pipe.
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How to remember der Klempner
Klempner has no English relative, so picture pipes clanging and 'clamping' together to fix the 'klemp' sound in your ear.
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Questions about der Klempner
How do you say "plumber" in German?
In German, "plumber" is der Klempner. It is a noun.
Is der Klempner masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Klempner is masculine. Plural: der Klempner.
How is der Klempner used in a sentence?
Use der Klempner as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Klempner reparierte das undichte Rohr. (The plumber repaired the leaking pipe.).
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