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Gerber

tanner

noun GAYR-ber Rare
People & Society Professions

Origin: from gerben (to tan)

Usage Note

Gerber turns animal hides into leather through tanning (Gerberei). The feminine is Gerberin. The plural is Gerber, unchanged. It is also a common surname. The chemical compound named after the family is Gerbsäure (tannic acid).

Examples

"Der Gerber verarbeitete die Häute zu weichem Leder."

Natural Translation

The tanner processed the hides into soft leather.

Literal Translation

The tanner processed the hides to soft leather.

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