How to Say ‘The repairman’ in German
Den Handwerker
dayn HAHNT-ver-ker
[dayn HAHNT-ver-ker]
💬 Usage Tip: "den" is the accusative form of "der." You use it when the worker is the object: for example, "Ich rufe den Handwerker." = "I'm calling the repairman."
🇩🇪 In Germany: You may hear this when the landlord says they will contact or send the repair worker: "Ich schicke den Handwerker vorbei." = "I'll send the repairman over."
Phrase Breakdown
Den
[dayn]
the
Den is the masculine accusative form of 'the'. It is used when the noun is the direct object in the sentence.
Ich rufe den Vermieter an und bitte ihn, den Handwerker zu schicken.
I call the landlord and ask him to send the repair worker.
Handwerker
[HAHNT-ver-ker]
craftsman / repair worker
Handwerker means a skilled worker who fixes household problems such as heating, water, or electricity.
Ich warte auf den Handwerker für das kaputte Warmwasser.
I am waiting for the repair worker for the broken hot water.
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