homeroom teacher
der Klassenlehrer, die Klassenlehrer
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homeroom teacher
A teacher who is responsible for a particular class at a school and supervises its students. They are usually also the contact person for organizational and personal questions concerning the class.
Unser Klassenlehrer organisiert den nächsten Wandertag.
Our homeroom teacher is organizing the next school outing.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Klassenlehrer |
| genitive | des Klassenlehrers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Klassenlehrer | die Klassenlehrer |
| accusative | den Klassenlehrer | die Klassenlehrer |
| dative | dem Klassenlehrer | den Klassenlehrern |
| genitive | des Klassenlehrers | der Klassenlehrer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Klassenlehrer' is made up of 'Klasse' (class), the linking element 'n', and 'Lehrer' (teacher). The first part shows that responsibility for a particular class is the central idea.
Herr Weber ist der Klassenlehrer der Klasse 7b.
Mr. Weber is the homeroom teacher of class 7b.
Common combinations include 'mit dem Klassenlehrer sprechen' (to speak to the homeroom teacher), 'den Klassenlehrer informieren' (to inform the homeroom teacher), and 'sich an den Klassenlehrer wenden' (to contact the homeroom teacher). These combinations are especially useful when dealing with questions or problems at school.
Bei Problemen in der Klasse können sich die Eltern an den Klassenlehrer wenden.
If there are problems in the class, parents can contact the homeroom teacher.
'Als Klassenlehrer' (as a homeroom teacher) describes the role in which someone acts or works. In this expression, 'Klassenlehrer' normally appears without an article.
Als Klassenlehrer führt Herr Berger regelmäßig Gespräche mit den Eltern.
As a homeroom teacher, Mr. Berger regularly speaks with the parents.
