German Conversation · Level 41
72 words
German word
Lehrerin
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːʁəʁɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounteacher
Example
Die Lehrerin erklärt die Aufgabe.
The teacher explains the task.
More examples
Ich möchte mit der Lehrerin über die Hausaufgaben sprechen.
I would like to speak with the female teacher about the homework.
Core concept
A female educator explaining a subject while a class follows the lesson.
Common phrases
mit der Lehrerin sprechen
speak with the female teacher
als Lehrerin arbeiten
work as a female teacher
meine Lehrerin
my female teacher
Similar words
Lehrer: A man who teaches students in a class.
Lehrkraft: A gender-neutral term for a teacher in a school or educational setting.
Lehrperson: A formal, gender-neutral term for a teacher.
Dozentin: A woman who lectures at a university or vocational college.
Definition in German
Eine Frau, die Lernende, besonders in der Schule, unterrichtet.
Word origin
Lehrerin derives from Lehrer, an agent noun built from lehren, 'to teach', plus the feminine suffix -in.
Usage tips
- Lehrerin specifically refers to a woman; Lehrkraft and Lehrperson are gender-neutral alternatives.