Unterrichten
Example: Die Professorin unterrichtet komplexe Themen sehr anschaulich.
Definition
"Unterrichten" means to teach or provide instruction, especially in an educational context. It involves explaining concepts or skills to students or learners, as in the example phrase where the professor teaches complex topics very clearly.
Etymology
The word "unterrichten" comes from the Middle High German word 'unterrichten,' which literally means 'to guide' or 'to lead under.' It originally combined 'unter' (under) and 'richten' (to direct or arrange), reflecting the idea of guiding someone under one's direction. Did you know that it has maintained its educational sense for centuries?
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"Unterrichten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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