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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHolzfäller
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈhɔltsˌfɛlɐ
"Der Holzfäller arbeitete hart im Wald."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who cuts down trees for timber.
"The lumberjack worked tirelessly in the forest, felling trees with precision." - 2
A person who is involved in the logging industry.
"During the winter months, the lumberjack would prepare for the busy logging season ahead."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'lumberjack' originated in North America in the late 19th century, combining 'lumber', derived from the Middle English 'lumber', meaning timber, and 'jack', a common term for a man. It reflects the profession of men who cut down trees for timber.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lumberjack" is said worldwide
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bûcheron
Transliteration: byuʃʁɔ̃
"Le bûcheron a abattu plusieurs arbres dans la forêt."
Holzfäller
Transliteration: ˈhɔltsˌfɛlɐ
"Der Holzfäller arbeitete hart im Wald."
boscaiolo
Transliteration: boskaˈjɔlo
"Il boscaiolo ha tagliato molti alberi."
maderero
Transliteration: madeˈɾeɾo
"El maderero trabaja en el bosque."
lenhador
Transliteration: leɲaˈdoʁ
"O lenhador cortou várias árvores."
लकड़हारा
Transliteration: lakḍahārā
"लकड़हारा जंगल में काम कर रहा है।"
伐木工
Transliteration: fámùgōng
"伐木工在森林里工作。"
벌목꾼
Transliteration: beolmokkkun
"벌목꾼이 숲에서 일하고 있습니다."
伐木業者
Transliteration: batsumokugyōsha
"伐木業者は森で働いています。"
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