English–German
“professor” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁoˈfɛsoːɐ̯/
Example
Ich habe den Professor gestern getroffen.
I met the professor yesterday.
How to say “professor” in German
“Professor” in German is Professor.
A university figure carries both the authority of a formal title and the activity of a working researcher.
Example sentences with Professor
Die Studentin spricht mit dem Professor.
The female student is speaking with the professor.
Tips for using Professor
- The feminine form is Professorin, with the plural Professorinnen, so German uses a distinct feminine noun rather than adding a general English-style label.
Other German words for “professor”
Unsere Professorin gibt oft gute Ratschläge.
Our professor often gives good advice.