electrician
word
Definition
A person whose job is to install, repair, or maintain electrical systems and wiring.
Usage & Nuances
Always refers to a trained professional, not just anyone who works with electricity. Common collocations: 'licensed electrician', 'call an electrician'. Used for both residential and commercial settings.
Spanish: electricistaPortuguese (BR): eletricistaPortuguese (PT): eletricistaChinese (Simplified): 电工Chinese (Traditional): 電工Hindi: बिजली मिस्त्रीArabic: كهربائيBengali: ইলেকট্রিশিয়ানRussian: электрикJapanese: 電気技師 - 電気工事士Vietnamese: thợ điệnKorean: 전기 기사Turkish: elektrikçiUrdu: الیکٹریشنIndonesian: teknisi listrik
Example Sentences
We need an electrician to fix the lights.
basic
The electrician arrived at 10 a.m.
basic
My uncle is an electrician.
basic
If you smell burning wires, call an electrician right away.
natural
Our office always hires a licensed electrician for repairs.
natural
After the storm, the electrician worked overtime to restore power.
natural