Usage Note
Artigiano refers to a skilled manual worker who makes things by hand, often in a small workshop. Italy's economy has a strong artigianato (craft/artisan) tradition. The feminine form is artigiana. Fatto a mano da un artigiano (handmade by a craftsman) is a prized label for Italian goods. Plural: artigiani (m), artigiane (f).
Examples
"L'artigiano lavora il legno a mano."
Natural Translation
The craftsman works the wood by hand.
Literal Translation
The-craftsman works the wood by hand.
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