German Conversation · Level 80
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German word
Dozent
Pronunciation
IPA/doˈtsɛnt/
Meaning
- masculine nounlecturer
Example
Der Dozent erklärt das Thema klar.
The lecturer explains the topic clearly.
More examples
Als Dozent arbeitet er an neuen Forschungsprojekten.
As a lecturer, he works on new research projects.
Core concept
A university teacher at the front of a class, guiding students through a subject.
Common phrases
als Dozent arbeiten
work as a lecturer
ein Dozent an der Universität
a lecturer at the university
der Dozent der Vorlesung
the lecturer for the lecture
Similar words
Professor: A scholar holding a formal university professorship with duties in research and teaching.
Privatdozent: A researcher entitled to lecture independently at a university, without necessarily being permanent.
Lehrbeauftragter: An adjunct instructor hired to teach a particular course for a university department.
Tutor: A learning assistant who helps students during tutorials or small-group exercises.
Definition in German
Hochschulische Lehrkraft, die Kurse hält, Prüfungen betreut und Studierende in einem Fach unterrichtet.
Word origin
Dozent comes from Latin docens, meaning 'teaching', the present participle of docere, 'to teach'.
Usage tips
- Dozent names a teaching role and does not necessarily mean Professor, which is a specific academic title.
Other meanings
- university teachernoun
Opposites
- Studentstudentnoun
Related words
- Dozentinfemale lecturernoun
- Gastdozentguest lecturernoun
- dozierenlectureverb