German

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

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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

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  • Dutch: leerkracht (calque)

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