craft in German
craft in German is Durchtriebenheit, Gerissenheit, Handwerk — craft means skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
craft in German
Durchtriebenheit
Ability, skilfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning; ingenuity in constructing, dexterity [9th century].
Gerissenheit
Ability, skilfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning; ingenuity in constructing, dexterity [9th century].
Handwerk
Ability, skilfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning; ingenuity in constructing, dexterity [9th century].
Schlauheit
Ability, skilfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning; ingenuity in constructing, dexterity [9th century].
Handwerk
(countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation [since the 9th century].
Gilde
(countable) A trade or profession as embodied in its practitioners collectively; the members of a trade or handicraft as a body; an association of these; a trade's union, guild, or ‘company’ [15th century].
Innung
(countable) A trade or profession as embodied in its practitioners collectively; the members of a trade or handicraft as a body; an association of these; a trade's union, guild, or ‘company’ [15th century].
Zunft
(countable) A trade or profession as embodied in its practitioners collectively; the members of a trade or handicraft as a body; an association of these; a trade's union, guild, or ‘company’ [15th century].
Fahrzeug
(countable, plural craft) A vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space [since the 17th century].
Lenkfahrzeug
(countable, plural craft) A vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space [since the 17th century].
handgemacht
To make by hand and with much skill.
What does "craft" mean?
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noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
"The chair was built with real craft, every joint fitted by hand."
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noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
"Carpentry is a craft passed down from father to son in his family."
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noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
"Several small craft were moored in the harbour."
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noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
"The fox in the old fable won the crow's cheese by craft alone."
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craft in a sentence
- The chair was built with real craft, every joint fitted by hand.
- Pottery is a craft that takes years to master.
- Carpentry is a craft passed down from father to son in his family.
- Blacksmithing was once a respected craft in almost every town.
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What is "craft" in German?
"craft" in German is Durchtriebenheit, Gerissenheit, Handwerk. craft means: Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
How do you use "craft" in a sentence?
Example: "The chair was built with real craft, every joint fitted by hand." In German, "craft" is Durchtriebenheit, Gerissenheit, Handwerk.
Are there other ways to say "craft" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "craft": Durchtriebenheit, Gerissenheit, Handwerk, Schlauheit, Gilde, Innung.
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