How to Say ‘A plumber’ in German
Einen Klempner
EYE-nen KLEMP-ner
[EYE-nen KLEMP-ner]
💬 Usage Tip: This is accusative case, used after actions like calling: "Ich rufe einen Klempner an." Case change = grammar doing its job.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Landlords often contact the plumber themselves rather than asking tenants to arrange repairs directly.
Phrase Breakdown
Einen
[EYE-nen]
a
Indefinite article for a masculine noun in the accusative case, used as a direct object.
Ich brauche einen Klempner so schnell wie möglich.
I need a plumber as soon as possible.
Klempner
[KLEMP-ner]
plumber
A tradesperson who fixes plumbing and hot water issues.
Einen Klempner rufe ich heute noch an.
I’m still calling a plumber today.
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