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night watchman in German

night watchman in German is Nachtwächter, Wachmann.

night watchman in German

Nachtwächter
noun
(historical) Prior to police forces, a person appointed by a town or city to walk the streets at night and guard the burghers from felons and robbers.
Nachtwächter
noun
A person who guards (usually at a building) at night.
Wachmann
noun
A person who guards (usually at a building) at night.
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What is "night watchman" in German?

"night watchman" in German is Nachtwächter, Wachmann.

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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "night watchman": Nachtwächter, Wachmann.

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