craftsman
gb/kɹˈæftsmən/ us/kɹˈæftsmən/
B2
English
kézműves, mesterember, szakember, mester
NOUN
B2
1
kézműves
B1
mesterember
B2
Usage pattern:
a craftsman; a craftsman who makes [things]
The craftsman carved the handle from walnut and polished it by hand.
A kézműves diófából faragta ki a nyelet, és kézzel polírozta fényesre.
She bought the bowl directly from a craftsman at the weekend market.
A tálat közvetlenül egy kézművestől vette a hétvégi piacon.
The museum showed tools used by a medieval craftsman.
Learner examples
The craftsman makes chairs by hand.
A kézműves kézzel készít székeket.
I met a craftsman at the market.
Találkoztam egy kézművessel a piacon.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse craftsman (a skilled maker) with craft (a hobby activity) or use it when they mean artist (focused on creative expression).
Meaning
skilled maker of handmade items
Collocations
skilled craftsman
|master craftsman
|local craftsman
|traditional craftsman
|fine craftsman
|a craftsman at work
|a craftsman workshop
|handmade by a craftsman
|craftsman furniture
|craftsman jewelry
Synonyms
artisan (Often suggests traditional methods and high-quality handmade work.)
|
maker (More general; does not always imply high skill.)
Antonyms
amateur (Not professionally trained or not highly skilled.)
|
mass producer (Produces goods in large quantities rather than by hand.)
Themes
work
|arts
|manufacturing
|daily_life
Definition
A person who makes things by hand very well.
A person who makes things by hand with a high level of skill, often using traditional tools and materials.
NOUN
B2
2
szakember
A2
mesterember
B2
Usage pattern:
a craftsman; a craftsman in [a trade]
They hired a craftsman to restore the original woodwork in the house.
Felfogadtak egy szakembert, hogy helyreállítsa a ház eredeti famunkáit.
The company is looking for a craftsman with experience in metal fabrication.
A cég olyan szakembert keres, akinek van tapasztalata a fémszerkezet-gyártásban.
Only licensed craftsmen are allowed to work on the historic building.
Learner examples
We need a craftsman to fix the door.
Szükségünk van egy szakemberre, hogy megjavítsa az ajtót.
He is a craftsman in building work.
Ő építőipari szakember.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes overuse craftsman for any worker; it implies skill and training, not just any job.
Meaning
skilled worker in a trade
Collocations
qualified craftsman
|experienced craftsman
|maintenance craftsman
|craftsman carpenter
|craftsman plumber
|craftsman joiner
|craftsman builder
|hire a craftsman
|team of craftsmen
|craftsman services
Synonyms
tradesperson (Neutral modern term for someone in a trade; not gendered.)
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tradesman (Common, but can sound male-coded in some contexts.)
Antonyms
unskilled worker (Lacks specialized training or trade skill.)
Themes
work
|construction
|business
Definition
A skilled worker, for example in building or repair work.
A worker trained in a skilled trade, especially one involving practical building, repair, or installation work.
NOUN
C1
3
mester
B2
Usage pattern:
a craftsman of [something]; a craftsman with [something]
He’s a craftsman with dialogue, shaping every line until it feels natural.
Igazi mester a párbeszédek megírásában: addig formál minden sort, amíg természetesnek nem hat.
Her code is clean and elegant—she’s a real craftsman.
A kódja letisztult és elegáns — igazi mester.
The editor admired him as a craftsman of short stories.
Learner examples
She is a craftsman with words.
A szavak igazi mestere.
Common mistake:
Learners may think craftsman only means making physical objects; it can also praise careful, skillful work in writing, design, and similar fields.
Meaning
person who works with great skill
Collocations
true craftsman
|consummate craftsman
|a craftsman of words
|a craftsman of storytelling
|a craftsman of dialogue
|a craftsman of his trade
|craftsmanlike skill
|meticulous craftsman
|a craftsman’s approach
|a craftsman’s standards
Synonyms
master (Stronger praise; can imply top-level expertise or authority.)
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perfectionist (Focuses on high standards; not always about skill.)
Antonyms
slapdash worker (Works carelessly and without attention to detail.)
Themes
work
|arts
|education
Definition
Someone who does their work extremely well and carefully.
A person who does their work with exceptional skill and careful attention to detail, especially in a creative or technical field.
Grammar
Dictionary form
craftsman
IPA
GB/kɹˈæftsmən/
US/kɹˈæftsmən/
Syllables & stress
crafts - man (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (crafts)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: craftsman
- Plural: craftsmen
Word family
Expressions
a craftsman's eye
1/ə kɹˈæftsmənz ˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
ability to judge workmanship
The ability to see small details and quality.
Examples
- With a craftsman's eye, she spotted the uneven stitching immediately.
- He has a craftsman's eye for good wood and solid joints.
- It takes a craftsman's eye to tell an original from a cheap copy.
Learner examples
- She has a craftsman's eye for detail.
craftsman bungalow
1/kɹˈæftsmən bˈʌŋɡəloʊ/
fixed phrase
house in Craftsman style
A type of house built in the Craftsman style.
Examples
- They restored a 1912 Craftsman bungalow with the original built-in cabinets.
- The neighborhood is full of Craftsman bungalows and mature trees.
- She loves the wide porch typical of a Craftsman bungalow.
craftsman-style
1/kɹˈæftsmən stˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
in the Craftsman design style
Designed in the Craftsman style.
Examples
- They added Craftsman-style trim around the windows.
- The kitchen has Craftsman-style cabinets in oak.
- He prefers Craftsman-style furniture because it feels solid and simple.
master craftsman
1/mˈæstɚ kɹˈæftsmən/
fixed phrase
top-level skilled craft worker
A craftsman who is extremely skilled.
Examples
- The violin was made by a master craftsman in Cremona.
- She trained for years before she was recognized as a master craftsman.
- Only a master craftsman could repair the intricate inlay without damaging it.
Learner examples
- He is a master craftsman.