Lehrkraft

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From lehren (to teach) +‎ Kraft (worker, employee, literally force, [man]power).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈleːrˌkraft/, [ˈleːɐ̯ˌkʁaft], [ˈlɛɐ̯-]
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Lehrkraft f (genitive Lehrkraft, plural Lehrkräfte)

  1. professional teacher (at any level from primary school to university)
    Synonyms: Lehrer, Dozent

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Descendants[edit]

  • Dutch: leerkracht (calque)

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