German word

Übungsleiter

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈyːbʊŋsˌlaɪ̯tɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouninstructor

Example

Der Übungsleiter erklärt die Übung.

The instructor explains the exercise.

Illustration for Übungsleiter (instructor)

More examples

Der ehrenamtliche Übungsleiter plant die Trainingswoche.

The volunteer instructor plans the training week.

Core concept

A person leading a practice session, demonstrating movements, and correcting participants as they work.

Common phrases

  • der ehrenamtliche Übungsleiter

    the volunteer instructor

  • ein zertifizierter Übungsleiter

    a certified instructor

  • das Übungsleiterteam

    the instructor team

Similar words

Trainer: A person who teaches sports techniques and leads practice.
Ausbilder: A trainer who teaches the skills needed for a job.
Leiter: A person responsible for running an organization or activity.
Coach: A mentor who supports individual or team development through guidance.

Definition in German

Jemand, der in Kursen oder Trainings Übungen plant, anleitet und bei der Ausführung korrigiert.

Word origin

Übungsleiter is a compound of Übung, meaning practice or exercise, and Leiter, a leader derived from leiten, to lead.

Usage tips

  • Übungsleiter is grammatically masculine; the feminine form is Übungsleiterin, while the plural remains Übungsleiter.

Other meanings

  • trainernoun
  • coachnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Übungsleiterinfemale instructornoun
  • Übungsleiterausbildunginstructor trainingnoun
  • Übungsleiterhonorarinstructor's feenoun

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