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Holzfäller

lumberjack, woodcutter

noun HOLTS-fel-ler Rare
People & Society Professions

Usage Note

Holzfäller fells trees in forests for timber production. The professional title in the German forestry system is Forstwirt; Holzfäller is the everyday/colloquial word. Chainsaw operation requires safety certification. Feminine: Holzfällerin. Frequently used in idioms, e.g. frühstücken wie ein Holzfäller (eat a huge breakfast).

Examples

"Der Holzfäller fällte die kranke Eiche mit einer Motorsäge."

Natural Translation

The lumberjack felled the diseased oak with a chainsaw.

Literal Translation

The woodcutter felled the sick oak with a motor-saw.

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