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Bestatterin

female undertaker, female funeral director

noun be-SHTAT-e-rin Rare
People & Society Professions

Usage Note

Bestatterin is the feminine form and is increasingly common in job advertisements. The profession requires a formal qualification (Ausbildung zum Bestatter) in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Examples

"Sie arbeitet als Bestatterin und ist stolz auf ihren Beruf."

Natural Translation

She works as an undertaker and is proud of her profession.

Literal Translation

She works as an undertaker and is proud of her profession.

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