No. 2,517 in German
töpfer
Potter (a person who makes pottery).
In a sentence
Der Töpfer formt einen neuen Krug.
The potter is shaping a new jug.
Here, 'Töpfer' is used as a noun representing the person ('potter') who performs pottery.
Im Keramikkurs töpfern die Teilnehmer Vasen und Schalen.
In the ceramics course, the participants are making vases and bowls out of clay.
In this sentence, 'töpfern' is used as a verb describing the action of working with clay or creating pottery.
Der Beruf des Töpfers erfordert viel Geduld und Geschick.
The profession of a potter requires a lot of patience and skill.
Here, 'Töpfers' is the genitive singular form of 'Töpfer', indicating the profession or art of being a potter.
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