German Conversation · Level 92
59 words
German word
Lehre
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːʁə/
Meaning
- feminine nounteaching
Example
Die Lehre des Lehrers hilft den Schülern.
The teacher's teaching helps the students.
More examples
Er macht gerade eine Lehre als Tischler.
He is currently doing an apprenticeship as a carpenter.
Core concept
A mentor's guidance turns into either hands-on skill, a learned lesson, or a lasting principle.
Common phrases
eine Lehre ziehen
draw a lesson
in der Lehre sein
be an apprentice
Similar words
Ausbildung: Structured vocational training that builds job skills through school or workplace instruction.
Praktikum: A short work placement for gaining practical experience in a profession.
Lehrstelle: A workplace position where an apprentice learns the practical side of a trade.
Definition in German
Die berufliche Ausbildung in einem Betrieb, bei der praktische Fertigkeiten erlernt werden.
Word origin
Lehre continues the Germanic word represented by Old High German lēra and is closely connected with lehren; its meanings include instruction, doctrine, and vocational training.
Usage tips
- In der Lehre sein means to be an apprentice, not to be sitting in a single lesson.