Lehrer

Meaning and Usage

"Lehrer" in German means "teacher" in English. It refers to a person who teaches or instructs others, typically in a school setting.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "Lehrer" is a noun, and its root is "Lehr-" which comes from the verb "lehren" meaning "to teach." The "-er" suffix in German is often used to denote a person who performs a specific action or has a specific occupation.

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Lehrer" is akin to the English word "teacher" both in meaning and usage.

Cultural Context

In German-speaking countries, the title "Lehrer" is used to address both male and female teachers.

Example Sentences

• Der Lehrer unterrichtet die Schüler. (The teacher is teaching the students.)
• Die Lehrerin korrigiert die Tests. (The female teacher is correcting the tests.)

Memory Tips

Associate "Lehrer" with the English word "teacher" and remember the common root "Lehr-" in both words.

Additional Vocabulary

• der Schüler (the student)
• die Schule (the school)
• das Unterrichten (the teaching)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

"Lehrer" is masculine, and its plural form is "Lehrer."

Conjugation (for verbs)

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