der Volksschullehrer
Translation
primary school teacher, elementary school teacher
Examples
Der Volksschullehrer unterrichtet Deutsch.
The primary school teacher teaches German.
Sie dankte den Volksschullehrern für ihre Arbeit.
She thanked the primary school teachers for their work.
Grammar Patterns
to work as ((sth.)) to work as a primary school teacher He works as a primary school teacher.
Similar Words
der Grundschullehrer (primary school teacher - more modern term)
Etymology
From 'Volk' (people) + 'Schule' (school) + 'Lehrer' (teacher). A teacher at a 'people's school'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its three parts: Volks (folk's) + Schul (school) + Lehrer (teacher).