De leraar
Example: De leraar helpt de kinderen met hun huiswerk.
Definition
"De leraar" refers to a person who educates and instructs students, typically in a school setting. This individual helps children learn various subjects, guides their academic progress, and supports them with tasks such as homework.
Etymology
The word "de leraar" comes from Dutch, where "leraar" means teacher. It derives from the verb "leren," meaning to learn or teach, combined with the agent suffix "-aar," indicating a person who performs an action. Did you know? The root "leren" is related to the English word "learn," highlighting their common Germanic origin.
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"De leraar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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