This is the 2571st most frequent Dutch word.
faber
"Faber" in Dutch means "smith" or "artisan."
'Faber' is used here in its direct meaning of a skilled worker or craftsman.
De faber repareerde nauwkeuriger dan verwacht.
The craftsman repaired more precisely than expected.
The sentence uses 'faber' as a self-reference, where the speaker identifies as a craftsman.
Als faber zet ik altijd kwaliteit voorop in mijn werk.
As a craftsman, I always prioritize quality in my work.
Here, 'faber' is employed metaphorically to praise someone's skill in completing particular tasks.