German word

Lehrling

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈleːɐ̯lɪŋ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounapprentice

Example

Der Lehrling lernt heute im Betrieb.

The apprentice is learning at work today.

Illustration for Lehrling (apprentice)

More examples

Die Firma hat einen neuen Lehrling eingestellt.

The company has hired a new apprentice.

Core concept

A newcomer practicing a trade while an experienced worker teaches and guides the work.

Common phrases

  • einen Lehrling einstellen

    hire an apprentice

  • als Lehrling anfangen

    start as an apprentice

  • einen Lehrling ausbilden

    train an apprentice

Similar words

Auszubildende: A person receiving formal vocational training through both a company and a vocational school.
Azubi: An informal term for someone in vocational training.
Praktikant: A person gaining work experience and learning a job during a limited placement.
Geselle: A skilled worker who has completed an apprenticeship but is not yet a master.

Definition in German

eine Person, die in einem Betrieb oder Handwerk praktisch ausgebildet wird und dabei berufliche Fertigkeiten erwirbt

Word origin

Lehrling combines Lehre, the German word for apprenticeship or vocational training, with -ling, which forms a noun for a person characterized by an activity.

Usage tips

  • Lehrling is a weak masculine noun: its genitive is des Lehrlings, and its plural is Lehrlinge.

Other meanings

  • traineenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Lehreapprenticeshipnoun
  • Lehrstelleapprenticeship positionnoun
  • Lehrbetriebapprenticeship companynoun

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