das Lehrpersonal
Translation
teaching staff, faculty, teachers
Examples
Das Lehrpersonal der Schule ist sehr engagiert.
The school's teaching staff is very dedicated.
Wir brauchen mehr qualifiziertes Lehrpersonal.
We need more qualified teaching staff.
Grammar Patterns
das Lehrpersonal ((of a school/university)) the teaching staff of a school/university The teaching staff of this university is international.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Lehrkörper, die Lehrkräfte, das Kollegium
Etymology
From 'lehren' (to teach) + 'Personal' (personnel). Literally 'teaching personnel'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Lehr' as related to 'lore' (teaching) and 'Personal' as 'personnel'. It's a collective noun for all teachers.