German Conversation · Level 141
30 words
German word
unterrichten
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌʊntɐˈʁɪçtən/
Meaning
- verbteach
Example
Die Lehrerin unterrichtet die Kinder jeden Tag im Klassenzimmer.
The teacher teaches the children in the classroom every day.
More examples
Er unterrichtet als Gastdozent an der Universität.
He teaches as a visiting lecturer at the university.
Core concept
Knowledge is passed on in an organized lesson or briefing, with the recipient gaining either instruction or information.
Common phrases
an einer Schule unterrichten
teach at a school
privat unterrichten
teach privately
einen Intensivkurs unterrichten
teach an intensive course
Similar words
lehren: Present knowledge or theory systematically in a class or course.
erklären: Clarify how something works or what it means using words and examples.
beibringen: Teach a skill or movement through repeated practice.
informieren: Tell someone the relevant facts about an event or situation.
Definition in German
formell oder institutionell Unterricht geben; jemanden gezielt in einem Thema bilden
Word origin
Unterrichten is a Germanic formation based on richten, meaning to direct or set right, and it acquired its modern meanings of teaching and informing through historical semantic development.
Usage tips
- In passive use, über etwas unterrichtet werden means being informed about it, not necessarily being taught it.
Other meanings
- instructverb
- informverb
Opposites
- lernenlearnverb
Related words
- der Unterrichtsplanlesson plannoun
- die Unterrichtsstundeclass periodnoun