Hafenmeister

harbourmaster

noun HAH-fen-my-ster Rare

Also means

marina manager

Usage Note

Hafenmeister is the person responsible for managing a harbour or marina: assigning berths, ensuring safety, and liaising with authorities. The feminine form is Hafenmeisterin; the role is common at inland marinas and small coastal ports.

Examples

"Der Hafenmeister wies den Seglern ihre Liegeplätze für die Nacht zu."

Natural Translation

The harbourmaster assigned the sailors their berths for the night.

Literal Translation

The harbour-master assigned the sailors their mooring-places for the night.

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