der Professor
Translation
professor
Examples
Er ist Professor für Geschichte.
He is a professor of history.
Die Professoren halten eine Konferenz ab.
The professors are holding a conference.
Grammar Patterns
((für+4)) professor of (sth.). He is a professor of physics.
((an+3)) professor at (a place). She is a professor at Heidelberg University.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Dozent (lecturer), der Lehrer (teacher), der Gelehrte (scholar)
Etymology
From Latin 'professor', meaning 'one who declares publicly'.
Memory Tips
This is a direct cognate with the English 'professor'. Just remember the article is 'der' for masculine.