How to Say ‘camera operator’ in German
der Kameramann
dair kah-MEHR-ah-man
[dair kah-MEHR-ah-man]
💬 Usage Tip: Masculine noun: der Kameramann, plural: die Kameramänner. Feminine form: die Kamerafrau. In inclusive contexts, you may also hear Kameraoperator or Kameraperson.
🇩🇪 In Germany: German media jobs increasingly use more gender-inclusive alternatives, especially in public broadcasting and bigger productions.
Phrase Breakdown
der
[dair]
the
definite article for masculine nouns in German
Der Kameramann steht schon auf Position.
The cameraman is already in position.
Kameramann
[kah-MEHR-ah-man]
cameraman
a man who operates the camera during filming or live production
Der Kameramann filmt die Bühne aus der ersten Reihe.
The cameraman films the stage from the front row.
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