German Conversation · Level 20
90 words
German word
Lehrer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːʁɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounteacher
Example
Viele Lehrer arbeiten in dieser Schule.
Many teachers work at this school.
More examples
Viele Menschen möchten als Lehrer arbeiten.
Many people want to work as teachers.
Core concept
A classroom professional guiding students through a lesson and explaining difficult ideas.
Common phrases
guter Lehrer
good teacher
als Lehrer arbeiten
work as a teacher
Similar words
Lehrerin: A woman who works as a teacher at a school.
Klassenlehrer: A school teacher assigned to lead and oversee one particular class.
Vertretungslehrer: A temporary replacement teacher covering lessons for an absent teacher.
Definition in German
Lehrer ist eine Person, die in einer Schule Schülerinnen und Schüler unterrichtet und Lerninhalte erklärt.
Word origin
Lehrer is formed from the German verb lehren, meaning to teach, with the agent suffix -er for a person who performs an action.
Usage tips
- Lehrer is a masculine noun, while the usual feminine form is Lehrerin; Lehrer also serves as the plural form.