lockkeeper

ˈlɒkˌkiːpər
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Translation of lockkeeper into German

Noun

canal worker

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person who manages and maintains a canal or river lock
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Schleusenwärter Schleusenmeister
  • The lockkeeper opened the gates for the boat.Der Schleusenwärter öffnete die Tore für das Boot.
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Synonyms and analogies of lockkeeper in English

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Examples of lockkeeper in a sentence

  • At dawn, the lockkeeper checked the water levels.

Translations of "lockkeeper" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derSchleusenwärternm.

During peak season, the lockkeeper works longer hours to manage the traffic.

Während der Hauptsaison arbeitet der Schleusenwärter länger, um den Verkehr zu regeln.

Every morning, the lockkeeper checks the water levels before opening the lock.

Jeden Morgen überprüft der Schleusenwärter den Wasserstand, bevor er die Schleuse öffnet.

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Other translations for lockkeeper:

  • Schleusenwärterinnf.

lockkeeper: Examples and translations in context

The cheerful lockkeeper greeted each passing vessel with a warm smile.

Der fröhliche Schleusenwärter begrüßte jedes vorbeifahrende Schiff mit einem warmen Lächeln.

Every summer, the experienced lockkeeper mentors new recruits on the job.

Jeden Sommer unterweist der erfahrene Schleusenwärter die neuen Mitarbeiter in ihrer Arbeit.

A friendly lockkeeper can make a chilly day feel much warmer for travelers.

Ein freundlicher Schleusenwärter kann einen kalten Tag für Reisende viel wärmer wirken lassen.

For the last few days we had a lockkeeper accompanying us.

Für die letzten paar Tage hatten wir einen Schleusenwärter der uns begleitet hat.

As a lockkeeper, he deals with various boats every day, learning their stories.

Als Schleusenwärter hat er täglich mit verschiedenen Booten zu tun und lernt ihre Geschichten kennen.

I spoke with the lockkeeper about the best times to travel through the canal.

Ich habe mit dem Schleusenwärter über die besten Zeiten gesprochen, den Kanal zu durchqueren.

Children enjoy watching the lockkeeper work whenever they visit the canal.

Kinder sehen gerne zu, wie der Schleusenwärter arbeitet, wann immer sie den Kanal besuchen.

Every summer, the lockkeeper invited locals to visit the historic lockhouse.

Jeden Sommer lud der Schleusenwärter die Einheimischen ein, das historische Schleusenwärterhaus zu besichtigen.

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