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Schneider

tailor

noun SHNY-der Rare

Origin: from schneiden (to cut)

Usage Note

Schneider cuts and sews clothing; a women's-wear specialist is a Damenschneider. The feminine is Schneiderin. It is also a very common surname. The plural is Schneider, unchanged.

Examples

"Der Schneider änderte den Anzug für die Hochzeit."

Natural Translation

The tailor altered the suit for the wedding.

Literal Translation

The tailor altered the suit for the wedding.

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