majstor

English translation: master

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Serbo-Croat term or phrase:majstor
English translation:master
Entered by: Natasa Djurovic

21:41 Jun 10, 2008
Serbo-Croat to English translations [PRO]
Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs / Construction
Serbo-Croat term or phrase: majstor
U preporuci pise da je XY ucio od majstora.
Natasa Djurovic
Serbia
Local time: 15:57
master
Explanation:
Bujasov rječnik
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpenter
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Marija Vujosevic Caric
Croatia
Local time: 15:57
Grading comment
Hvala.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +5master
Marija Vujosevic Caric
4 +2Professional
Mihailolja
5(painting, plumbing, electrical/construction) subcontractor
Speakering (X)


Discussion entries: 2





  

Answers


12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Professional


Explanation:
Depending on the context. (Expert/Specialist are also options)

Mihailolja
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:57
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in UkrainianUkrainian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Anira
54 mins

agree  Larisa Djuvelek-Ruggiero (X)
1 day 19 hrs
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55 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +5
master


Explanation:
Bujasov rječnik
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpenter

Marija Vujosevic Caric
Croatia
Local time: 15:57
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in CroatianCroatian, Native in SerbianSerbian
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Hvala.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Veronica Prpic Uhing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tradesman - A tradesman typically begins as an apprentice, working for and learning from a Master...
4 hrs
  -> Hvala.

agree  Mira Stepanovic
15 hrs
  -> Hvala.

agree  Dragan Novakovic: Originally, a workman who is qualified by training and experience to teach apprentices and to carry on his trade on his own account. A workman of approved skill, one who thoroughly knows his trade. (OED)
15 hrs
  -> Thank you.

agree  Kristina Kolic
21 hrs
  -> Hvala.

agree  Larisa Djuvelek-Ruggiero (X)
1 day 19 hrs
  -> Hvala.
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
(painting, plumbing, electrical/construction) subcontractor


Explanation:
subcontractor, not professional


    www.investorwords.com/4793/subcontractor.html - 22k
Speakering (X)
Native speaker of: Native in MacedonianMacedonian, Native in Serbo-CroatSerbo-Croat

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Mira Stepanovic: subcontractor = kooperant, podizvođač: Subcontractor - An individual or company hired by a general or prime contractor to perform a specific task as part of the overall project.
3 days 9 hrs
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