Scheffler
Definition
South German occupational surname for a cooper (a maker or repairer of barrels and casks), derived from an agent noun of Middle High German 'scheffel,' meaning 'bushel' (a unit of dry volume measure).
Notably borne by Scottie Scheffler, the American professional golfer and former world number one ranked player.
Examples
Der Scheffler hat die besten Fässer gebaut, aber sein Enkel Scottie baut stattdessen Major-Siege auf.
The cooper built the best barrels, but his grandson Scottie stacks up Major victories instead.
Im Dorf war der Scheffler unverzichtbar – bis der Golfer Scheffler kam und alle Löcher in einen schlug.
The cooper was indispensable in the village – until golfer Scheffler came along and aced every hole.
Wenn du ein Fass brauchst, frag den Scheffler; für einen Birdie frag Scottie Scheffler.
If you need a barrel, ask the Scheffler; for a birdie, ask Scottie Scheffler.
Der Scheffler rollte Fässer den Berg hinunter, Scottie rollt Bälle übers Grün – Familie bleibt Familie.
The cooper rolled barrels down the hill, Scottie rolls balls across the green – family stays family.