Säger
masculine
The English phrase "sawyer" is translated into German as Säger. If unsure, use Säger. Wiktionary also lists Sägerin.
Meaning: one who saws timber (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Säger | masculine |
| Sägerin | feminine |
The term refers to a person whose profession or task is to saw timber.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Säger is derived from the verb sägen (to saw) and the suffix -er, which denotes a person who performs a specific action.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is Säger. To refer to a female sawyer, you use the feminine form Sägerin, which is created by adding the suffix -in to the masculine form. In the singular genitive case, the masculine noun Säger takes the ending -s to become Sägers (the sawyer's).
Did you know?
- Because Säger sounds similar to the word for 'singer' (Sänger), a single missing letter can change a timber worker into a musical artist.
- The verb sägen is used in the idiom an etwas sägen, which means to persistently nag or wear someone down.
- In certain professional guilds of the past, the title of Säger was not just a description but a protected legal status that required specific training.
Examples in context
- Der Säger hat Holz zur Küferwerkstatt gebracht, aber der Küfer wartet noch auf den Bandschmied. Der Kerzenmacher hingegen hat alles, was er braucht.The sawyer brought some timber over to the cooper's shop, but the cooper is still waiting on the hooper. The chandler is doing fine, though.This sentence is useful for seeing the context of a sawyer working with timber and other trades.Tatoeba #1372187 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1372008 by Thanuir
- Der Säger arbeitet im Wald.The sawyer works in the forest.
- Ein erfahrener Säger braucht scharfe Sägen.An experienced sawyer needs sharp saws.
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Example conversation
A local historical museum exhibit.
- FelixIst dieser Säger ein Held der Stadt?Was this sawyer a hero of the town?
- LauraJa, Felix, er hat viel Holz geliefert.Yes, Felix, he delivered a lot of wood.
- FelixLaura, wie hat er das gemacht?Laura, how did he do that?
- LauraEr war ein sehr fleißiger Säger.He was a very hardworking sawyer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sawyer” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
