der/die Lehrende
Translation
teacher, instructor, lecturer
Examples
Der Lehrende erklärt die Aufgabe.
The teacher explains the task.
Alle Lehrenden nehmen an der Konferenz teil.
All the teachers are taking part in the conference.
Grammar Patterns
der Lehrende (as subject) the teacher (male) Der Lehrende spricht langsam.
die Lehrenden (as plural subject) the teachers Die Lehrenden planen den Unterricht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lehrer, Dozent, Ausbilder
Etymology
A nominalized present participle of the verb 'lehren' (to teach). It literally means 'the teaching one'.
Memory Tips
The '-end' suffix is like '-ing' in English. Think of it as 'the teaching person'. It's often used as a gender-neutral term.