der Lehrende, -n
teacher
The German word "Lehrende" is a noun (or adjective used substantively) meaning "instructors" or "teachers". It is derived from the verb "lehren" meaning "to teach". The suffix "-ende" turns the verb into a participle used as a noun, so "Lehrende" literally means "those teaching" or "the ones who teach".
Similar words:
- Lehrer (teacher) – typically refers to a specific professional teacher, often in schools
- Dozent (lecturer) – usually someone teaching at a university
- Ausbilder (trainer) – typically a vocational or practical trainer
Difference:
"Lehrende" is more general and inclusive, referring broadly to anyone engaged in teaching, regardless of formal job titles, making it gender-neutral and covering all types of educators. Other terms are more specific to certain contexts or professional roles.
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Examples
Zwei Lehrende arbeiten in der Schule.noun
Two teachers work at the school.
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