No. 1,795 in German
maurer
"Maurer" means "bricklayer" or "mason" in English.
In a sentence
Der Maurer baut eine Mauer.
The bricklayer is building a wall.
Here, 'Maurer' is a common noun referring to an occupation, specifically someone who constructs walls or buildings using bricks and mortar.
Die Kunst dieses Maurers ist in der ganzen Stadt bekannt.
The craftsmanship of this mason is well known throughout the city.
In this sentence, 'Maurers' is in the possessive case ('genitive') referring again to a person practicing bricklaying, emphasizing their craftsmanship.
Meine Lieblingsband hat einen Song namens 'Der Maurer'.
My favorite band has a song named 'The Bricklayer'.
In this use, 'Maurer' is part of a proper noun as the title of a song, demonstrating its appearance outside literal occupational references.
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