German word

Lehrkraft

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈleːɐ̯ˌkʁaft/

Meaning

  • feminine nounteacher

Example

Die Lehrkräfte sprechen mit den Eltern.

The teachers are talking with the parents.

Illustration for Lehrkraft (teacher)

More examples

Fortbildungen für Lehrkräfte verbessern die Unterrichtsqualität.

Professional development for teachers improves the quality of teaching.

Core concept

One teaching professional standing among colleagues who plan, lead, and support instruction in an educational institution.

Common phrases

  • Fortbildungen für Lehrkräfte

    professional development for teachers

  • erfahrene Lehrkraft

    experienced teacher

  • vertragliche Lehrkraft

    contract teacher

Similar words

Lehrer: A common term for a male teacher who teaches classes at a school.
Lehrerin: A common term for a female teacher who teaches classes at a school.

Definition in German

Ein neutraler Sammelbegriff für Personen, die in Schulen oder anderen Bildungseinrichtungen Lehrtätigkeiten ausüben.

Word origin

The compound Lehrkraft joins Lehr- from lehren 'to teach' and Kraft, which developed a personnel sense meaning a worker or person serving in a role.

Usage tips

  • Lehrkraft is a neutral, formal term, while Lehrer and Lehrerin are common for a male or female teacher in everyday speech.

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