die Lehrverpflichtung
Translation
teaching obligation, teaching duties, teaching load
Examples
Der Professor hat eine hohe Lehrverpflichtung.
The professor has a heavy teaching load.
Sie muss ihre Lehrverpflichtungen für das Semester planen.
She has to plan her teaching duties for the semester.
Grammar Patterns
to have a teaching obligation ((eine Lehrverpflichtung haben)) The professor has a teaching obligation of eight hours per week.
Similar Words
Lehrpensum (teaching load), Lehrauftrag (teaching assignment)
Etymology
A compound of 'Lehre' (teaching) and 'Verpflichtung' (obligation/duty).
Memory Tips
Literally 'teaching-obligation'. Think of the duties a teacher or professor is obliged to perform.