Dutch · Education & Work
de leraar
teacher
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person who teaches others.
Example
De leraar legt de les uit.
The teacher explains the lesson.
Etymology
'De leraar' is derived from Middle Dutch 'lerar', rooted in the verb 'leren', meaning to teach. This term signifies the role of educators in Dutch society.
How & Where It’s Used
'De leraar' is mainly used in formal education contexts, appearing in both spoken teaching and written descriptions of educational systems, applicable throughout the Netherlands and Belgium.