der Unterricht, -e
lesson · class
Eine Zeit, in der jemand etwas erklärt oder zeigt, damit andere es lernen können, meistens in der Schule.
The German word "Unterricht" is a noun meaning "instruction" or "lessons". It is made up of "unter" (under) and "richten" (to direct or to arrange). In this context, it refers to the act of teaching or the organized delivery of educational content.
Similar words:
- Lehre (teaching, doctrine)
- Schulunterricht (school lessons)
- Bildung (education)
Difference:
- Unterricht specifically refers to the process or session of teaching or lessons, focusing on instruction time.
- Lehre can also mean the theory or doctrine behind a subject, or the profession of teaching.
- Bildung is broader, referring to education or general intellectual development, not just classroom instruction.
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Examples
Mein Unterricht beginnt um 9 Uhr.noun
My lesson begins at 9 o'clock.
Der Unterricht macht Spaß.noun
The lesson is fun.
Der Unterricht findet heute online statt.noun
The class is taking place online today.
Heute fällt der Unterricht aus.noun
Today the class is canceled.
Unterricht macht Spaß, wenn man gut vorbereitet ist.noun
Class is fun when you are well prepared.
Unser Unterricht ist sehr lehrreich und informativ.noun
Our lesson is very educational and informative.
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