Translation of German word "Lehrer" to English
derLehrer
/ˈlaːʁɐ/
Meaning
NounA person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor.
How to use
The masculine noun Lehrer ('teacher') declines regularly (plural is identical: die Lehrer). Feminine counterpart is Lehrerin (plural Lehrerinnen).
🇬🇧 English
teacher
Example
Jeder im Museum bewunderte den bemerkenswerten Lehrer.
Everyone in the museum admired the remarkable teacher.
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Common phrases
- Lehrerin— female teacher (related noun)
- Lehrer werden— to become a teacher
- strenger Lehrer— strict teacher
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What is the definition of the German word "der Lehrer"?▼
The German word "der Lehrer" is defined as: "A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school; preceptor."
What does the German word "der Lehrer" mean?▼
The German word "der Lehrer" means "teacher" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Lehrer unterrichtet in der Schule." (which translates as "Everyone in the museum admired the remarkable teacher.").
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