German word

Pädagoge

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛdaˈgoːgə/

Meaning

  • masculine nouneducator

Example

Viele Pädagogen arbeiten in Schulen.

Many educators work in schools.

Illustration for Pädagoge (educator)

More examples

Der erfahrene Pädagoge erklärt komplexe Inhalte verständlich.

The experienced educator explains complex content clearly.

Core concept

A trained education professional guides learners and designs structured learning opportunities.

Common phrases

  • erfahrener Pädagoge

    experienced educator

  • praktizierender Pädagoge

    practicing educator

Similar words

Dozent: A specialist who teaches subject knowledge in universities or adult education courses.
Lehrer: A school professional who leads a class and teaches academic subjects.
Ausbilder: A workplace or vocational trainer who teaches practical skills.
Erzieher: A childcare professional who supports children's development in day-care and care facilities.

Definition in German

Eine Person mit pädagogischer Ausbildung, die Lernende fördert und Bildungsangebote gestaltet.

Word origin

Pädagoge comes through Latin paedagogus from Greek paidagogos, originally meaning a person who guides a child.

Usage tips

  • Pädagoge is masculine, while Pädagogin is the standard feminine form; the plural is Pädagogen.

Other meanings

  • educationistnoun
  • pedagoguenoun

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