leraar
Afrikaans edit
Etymology edit
From Dutch leraar. Doublet of leerder (“learner”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
leraar (plural leraars)
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Etymology edit
From Middle Dutch leeraer, leerre. Equivalent to leren (“to teach”) + -aar (“-er”). Doublet of leerder (“learner”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
leraar m (plural leraren, diminutive leraartje n, feminine lerares)
- A teacher, a person who gives lessons.
- Synonyms: docent, leerkracht, onderwijzer
- (chiefly Protestantism) A Protestant clergyman, a reverend.