Masseur
The English phrase "massage therapist" is translated into German as Masseur.
The term refers to a person who provides massage therapy.
Meaning: person who provides massage therapy (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Masseur is a common term, you may encounter other specific terms: Massage-Therapeut is a formal way to say massage therapist and Massagepraktiker serves as an alternative term. If you want to emphasize the wellness aspect of the therapy, you can use Wellnessmasseur.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on gender and number. Masseur is a masculine noun used for a male massage therapist, while the feminine form for a female massage therapist is Masseuse. To refer to multiple massage therapists, use the plural form Masseure.
Did you know?
- In Germany, the title Masseur is legally protected. To call yourself a Masseur in a professional context, you must have completed a state-recognized vocational training program.
- Because the German word Masseur is borrowed from French, it follows French-style gendered suffixes. This is why the feminine form ends in '-euse' instead of the standard German '-in' suffix used for most other professions.
- The terms Masseur and Masseuse are direct linguistic cousins to the English 'masseur' and 'masseuse', but they are much more common in everyday German. In English, these terms can sometimes carry a dated or unintended connotation that is absent in German.
Examples in context
- Meine beste Freundin ist Masseuse.My best friend is a female massage therapist.
- Können Sie mir einen guten Massage-Therapeuten empfehlen?Can you recommend a good massage therapist to me?
- Der Masseur ist sehr erfahren.The massage therapist is very experienced.
- Ich habe einen Termin beim Masseur.I have an appointment with the massage therapist.
- Wir suchen einen guten Masseur.We are looking for a good massage therapist.
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are discussing their weekend plans.
- JuliaGehst du heute zum Masseur?Are you going to the massage therapist today?
- JulianJa, ich habe einen Termin um drei.Yes, I have an appointment at three.
- JuliaIst dein Masseur gut?Is your massage therapist good?
- JulianJa, er hilft mir sehr gegen die Schmerzen.Yes, he helps me a lot with the pain.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Masseur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
