Steinmetz

German

Etymology

From Middle High German steinmetze, from Old High German steinmezzo.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtaɪnˌmɛts/
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Noun

(spoken or written) Steinmetz m (strong or weak, genitive (spoken or written) Steinmetzes or (mostly only when written) Steinmetzen, plural (spoken or written) Steinmetze or (mostly only when written) Steinmetzen, feminine Steinmetzin)

  1. stonemason (male or of unspecified gender)
    Synonym: Steinhauer

Usage notes
  • The word may follow either the weak or strong declension pattern, although most dictionaries mention only the weak declension. In the written language, both are common; in regular spoken language, however, strong declension prevails.

Declension

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Further reading
  • “Steinmetz” in Duden online
  • “Steinmetz” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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