der Dozent
Translation
lecturer, instructor, university teacher
Examples
Der Dozent erklärt die Theorie.
The lecturer explains the theory.
Er arbeitet als Dozent an der Universität.
He works as a lecturer at the university.
Grammar Patterns
to work as ((sth.)) to work as (sth.) He works as a lecturer at the university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Lehrer (teacher), der Professor (professor)
Etymology
From Latin 'docere' (to teach), which is also the root of 'doctor' and 'document'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Dozent' to the Latin root 'docere' (to teach). It sounds similar to the English word 'docent'.