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Jobs - German lesson

Introduction
In German, there are specific words for various professions, which are crucial to learn when communicating in a professional context. The names of professions often come with an article ("der", "die", "das") depending on their gender. This lesson will introduce common professions in German, their translations into English, and provide examples of how they are used.

1. Common Professions in German (with translations):
1.1 Construction and Building Professions
Fliesenleger
English: Tiler
Example: Der Fliesenleger verlegt die Fliesen im Badezimmer.
(The tiler lays the tiles in the bathroom.)

Maurer
English: Mason
Example: Der Maurer baut das neue Gebäude.
(The mason builds the new building.)

Elektriker
English: Electrician
Example: Der Elektriker repariert die Stromleitungen.
(The electrician repairs the electrical wires.)

1.2 Sales and Service Professions
Verkäufer
English: Salesperson
Example: Der Verkäufer hilft den Kunden im Geschäft.
(The salesperson helps the customers in the store.)

Bäcker
English: Baker
Example: Der Bäcker backt frisches Brot.
(The baker bakes fresh bread.)

Friseur
English: Hairdresser
Example: Der Friseur schneidet mir die Haare.
(The hairdresser cuts my hair.)

1.3 Teaching and Education Professions
Lehrer
English: Teacher
Example: Der Lehrer erklärt die Mathematikaufgabe.
(The teacher explains the math problem.)

Erzieher
English: Educator
Example: Der Erzieher kümmert sich um die Kinder im Kindergarten.
(The educator takes care of the children in kindergarten.)

1.4 Legal and Administrative Professions
Anwalt
English: Lawyer
Example: Der Anwalt hilft seinem Klienten bei rechtlichen Fragen.
(The lawyer helps his client with legal issues.)

Notar
English: Notary
Example: Der Notar beglaubigt das Dokument.
(The notary authenticates the document.)

1.5 Health Professions
Arzt
English: Doctor
Example: Der Arzt untersucht den Patienten.
(The doctor examines the patient.)

Krankenschwester
English: Nurse
Example: Die Krankenschwester bringt dem Patienten das Medikament.
(The nurse brings the medication to the patient.)

1.6 Craft and Production Professions
Maler
English: Painter
Example: Der Maler streicht die Wände im Wohnzimmer.
(The painter paints the walls in the living room.)

Schreiner
English: Carpenter
Example: Der Schreiner baut ein neues Regal.
(The carpenter builds a new shelf.)

1.7 Restaurant and Food Professions
Koch
English: Cook / Chef
Example: Der Koch bereitet das Abendessen zu.
(The cook prepares dinner.)

Fleischer
English: Butcher
Example: Der Fleischer schneidet das Fleisch in Stücke.
(The butcher cuts the meat into pieces.)

2. Genders of Professions in German
In German, professions are gendered, meaning each profession has a grammatical gender-masculine (der), feminine (die), or neuter (das). For example:

Der Fliesenleger (masculine - the tiler) can become die Fliesenlegerin (feminine - the female tiler).

Die Verkäuferin (feminine - the female salesperson) and der Verkäufer (masculine - the male salesperson).

The feminine form of many professions is made by adding the suffix "-in", like die Lehrerin (the female teacher) from der Lehrer (the male teacher).

Happy learning!
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1. Wer verlegt Fliesen? . Who lays tiles?

2. Wer mauert Häuser? . Who builds houses?

3. Wer verlegt Kabel? . Who lays cables?

4. Wer tapeziert? . Who wallpapers?

5. Wer schlichtet Streit? . Who settles disputes?

6. Wer backt Brötchen? . Who bakes bread rolls?

7. Wer verkauft Waren? . Who sells goods?

8. Wer erzieht Kinder? . Who educates children?

9. Wer lehrt in der Schule? . Who teaches at school?

10. Wer schneidet Fleisch? . Who cuts meat?

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