🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Handwerkskunst

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈhantvɛʁkskʊnst

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Craftsmanship/ˈkræft.smən.ʃɪp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Handwerkskunst ist in dieser Region sehr geschätzt."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The skill and quality involved in creating something, especially by hand.

    "The craftsmanship of the handmade furniture was evident in its intricate details."
  2. 2

    The quality of design and work shown in something made by hand.

    "Her jewelry reflects a high level of craftsmanship, showcasing her attention to detail."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Middle English words 'craft' (meaning skill or trade) and 'man', combined with the suffix '-ship' denoting state or quality. Historically rooted in Germanic trade guilds, the term evolved from denoting manual skill in a trade to representing a high standard of artistry, quality, and traditional methods of creation.

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