Zammermann

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German zimberman. Cognate with German Zimmermann, Dutch timmerman.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈt͡sɑmɐˌmɑn]

Noun

Zammermann m (plural Zammerleit or Zammermänner, feminine Zammerfra)

1. a carpenter who builds houses (especially roof trusses) or other large structures (e.g. ships); joiner

Coordinate terms

• Schräiner (“cabinetmaker, carpenter who makes furniture”)

Related terms

• zammeren