die Werkstatt

Plural: die Wertstätte

Based on: Werk

the workshop, the repair shop, the studio: (An actual venue for crafts work - be it building furniture, repairing cars or doing art paintings. Translation depends on what work is being don. NOT for a "workshop" in the sense of seminar.)

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Sources for Etymology:

Check "werkstatt" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations)
"werkstatt" on Wiktionary (English version)
(For etymological connections across European languages. Not always accurate)
Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
My favorite source for the origin of English words.

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Ahmedya

What is the difference between der Workshop and die Werkstatt?

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Emanuel

Reply to Ahmedya

The meaning.

“workshop” is an event where someone shows stuff to people in a practical way. A Werkstatt is a place where things get repaired (and built).
Does that help?

Ahmedya

Reply to Emanuel

Yes thanks

How many meanings does the German word 'Werkstatt' have?

Werkstatt has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the workshop, the repair shop, the studio.

What is the gender of 'Werkstatt'?

die

What is the plural of 'Werkstatt'?

die Wertstätte

What is 'Werkstatt' related to?

The word 'Werkstatt' is related to Werk.

Where can I learn more about 'Werkstatt'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.