der/die Lehrende
Translation
teacher, instructor, educator
Examples
Der Lehrende erklärt die Aufgabe.
The instructor explains the assignment.
Alle Lehrenden nehmen an der Konferenz teil.
All the instructors are participating in the conference.
Grammar Patterns
der Lehrende (as subject) the instructor (male) Der Lehrende spricht langsam.
die Lehrenden (as plural subject) the instructors Die Lehrenden planen den Unterricht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lehrer, Dozent, Ausbilder
Etymology
This is a noun formed from the present participle of 'lehren' (to teach). It literally translates to 'the one who teaches'.
Memory Tips
The '-end' ending corresponds to the English '-ing'. So, 'lehrend' is 'teaching', and 'der Lehrende' is 'the teaching one'.