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plumber

plumber

Meaning of plumber

fixes water systems

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British English/ə ˈplʌmə/
American English/ə ˈplʌmər/
Russian transcription[sɐntʲɛˈxnik]
plumber
plumber - сантехник
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plumber with Russian translation

plumber usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я вызвал сантехника, потому что трубы были забиты.

I called a plumber because the pipes were blocked.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Сантехник починил протекающую раковину днём.

The plumber fixed the leaking sink in the afternoon.

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plumber belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

plumberсантехник
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

plumber synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between plumber / plumbing contractor / pipefitter / gas fitter / handyman / heating engineer

🇬🇧English
plumber

General, common term for someone who installs and repairs pipes, taps and household plumbing.

A2Very Often

I called a plumber to fix the leaking sink.

Я вызвал сантехника, чтобы починить протекающую раковину.

P
🇬🇧English
plumbing contractor

A business or licensed professional who provides plumbing services, often handling contracts, large jobs and teams.

B1Often

We hired a plumbing contractor to renovate the apartment's bathrooms.

Мы наняли сантехнического подрядчика, чтобы отремонтировать ванные комнаты в квартире.

P
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pipefitter

A tradesperson who installs, assembles and maintains industrial piping systems (often metal).

B1Rarely

The new plant hired pipefitters to install the high-pressure pipes.

Новый завод нанял монтажников трубопроводов для установки труб высокого давления.

G
🇬🇧English
gas fitter

A worker who fits and maintains gas pipes and appliances; focuses on gas systems rather than general plumbing.

B1Rarely

You need a qualified gas fitter to install the cooker safely.

Для установки плиты безопасно вам нужен квалифицированный газовщик.

H
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handyman

A general repair person who does a variety of small jobs around the house, including occasional plumbing.

A2Often

The handyman fixed the loose shower head for a small fee.

Мастер на все руки поправил шланг душа за небольшую плату.

H
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heating engineer

A specialist who installs and services heating systems (boilers, radiators); focuses on heating rather than general plumbing.

B1Often

Call a heating engineer if your boiler is making strange noises.

Позвоните инженеру по отоплению, если ваш котёл издаёт странные звуки.

D
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drain cleaner

A worker or service specializing in unblocking and cleaning drains and sewers; narrower than a plumber.

A2Often

We had to call a drain cleaner for the blocked kitchen sink.

Нам пришлось вызвать чистильщика канализации для засорившейся раковины.

M
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maintenance engineer

A professional responsible for maintenance of building systems and equipment; may include plumbing among many duties.

B1Often

The maintenance engineer scheduled regular checks of the building's plumbing.

Инженер по обслуживанию запланировал регулярные проверки сантехники в здании.

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How to pronounce plumber and what this word means

plumber translation: сантехник. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce plumber

/ə ˈplʌmə/

plumber translation

сантехник

plumber examples

I called a plumber because the pipes were blocked.

plumber transcription

/ə ˈplʌmə/, /ə ˈplʌmər/

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plumber meaning: what does it mean?

fixes water systems

plumber pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

plumber is pronounced as /ə ˈplʌmə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

plumber definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I called a plumber because the pipes were blocked. Translation: Я вызвал сантехника, потому что трубы были забиты.

Is plumber part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, plumber (сантехник) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is plumber part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, plumber (сантехник) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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