Meaning 1neutral; vocational · 82%
Practical skilled work that requires specialized abilities and training.
Natural examples
Sie lernte das Handwerk ihrer Mutter in der Werkstatt.
She learned her mother's craft in the workshop.
Gutes Handwerk erkennt man an den sauberen Nähten.
Good craftsmanship shows in the neat seams.
Viele junge Leute entscheiden sich für ein Handwerk.
Many young people choose a skilled trade.
Usage note
Handwerk is neuter and can mean the trade or the work itself. Common phrases include ein Handwerk lernen and im Handwerk arbeiten.
Mini-lesson: Handwerk
Practical skilled work that requires specialized abilities and training. Handwerk is neuter and can mean the trade or the work itself. Common phrases include ein Handwerk lernen and im Handwerk arbeiten.
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