Goldschmied

goldsmith

noun GOLT-shmeet Rare

Origin: from Gold plus Schmied (smith)

Usage Note

Goldschmied crafts jewellery in precious metals; the silver specialist is a Silberschmied. The feminine is Goldschmiedin. The plural is Goldschmiede. The workshop is a Goldschmiede, identical in form to the plural.

Examples

"Der Goldschmied fertigte die Ringe für das Brautpaar."

Natural Translation

The goldsmith made the rings for the bridal couple.

Literal Translation

The goldsmith made the rings for the bridal-couple.

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