De leraar
Example: De leraar helpt de studenten met hun huiswerk.
Definition
"De leraar" refers to a teacher, typically an adult who instructs students in a school setting, helping them understand subjects and complete assignments. For example, "De leraar helpt de studenten met hun huiswerk" means the teacher assists the students with their homework.
Etymology
The word "de leraar" comes from Dutch, where 'leraar' means teacher. It is derived from the verb 'leren,' which means to learn or teach. Interestingly, the root traces back to the Old High German 'lehrari,' highlighting the long-standing connection between teaching and learning in Germanic languages.
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"De leraar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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