der Erzieher
Translation
educator, preschool teacher, childcare worker
Examples
Er arbeitet als Erzieher im Kindergarten.
He works as a preschool teacher in a kindergarten.
Gute Erzieher brauchen viel Geduld.
Good educators need a lot of patience.
Grammar Patterns
der Erzieher an educator He works as an educator in a kindergarten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pädagoge; Related terms: Lehrer (teacher)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'erziehen' (to educate, raise). The '-er' suffix indicates a person who performs the action.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'erziehen' (to educate). The '-er' ending makes it the person who does the educating. It's most commonly a preschool or kindergarten teacher.