🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Bildhauer

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈbɪltˌhaʊ̯ɐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sculptor/ˈskʌlp.tər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Bildhauer stellte seine neuesten Skulpturen aus."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An artist who creates three-dimensional works of art by shaping materials such as stone, metal, or wood.

    "The sculptor unveiled his latest statue at the gallery opening."
  2. 2

    A person who practices the art of sculpture.

    "Many famous sculptors have contributed to the cultural heritage of their countries."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'sculptor' originates from the Latin 'sculptor', which means 'carver' or 'to carve'. It evolved through the Old French 'sculpteur' in the 14th century, reflecting the art of shaping materials into three-dimensional forms.

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