Gerüstbauer

scaffolder, scaffold builder

noun ge-RUEST-bau-er Rare

Usage Note

Gerüstbauer is a recognised skilled trade (Ausbildungsberuf) in Germany. The job involves erecting and dismantling scaffolding on construction sites and requires safety training and physical fitness.

Examples

"Die Gerüstbauer benötigten zwei Tage, um das Fassadengerüst aufzubauen."

Natural Translation

The scaffolders needed two days to erect the facade scaffolding.

Literal Translation

The scaffold builders required two days to build up the facade scaffolding.

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