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A master craftsman who trains an apprentice and teaches them the necessary specialist knowledge and practical skills.
Der junge Goldschmied lernte sein Handwerk bei einem berühmten Lehrmeister in Augsburg.
The young goldsmith learned his craft from a famous master teacher in Augsburg.
This word is a compound of 'lehren' (to teach) and 'Meister' (master). So it literally describes a master who teaches someone something.
Er galt als unbestrittener Lehrmeister seines Fachs.
He was considered the undisputed master teacher of his field.
In its literal meaning, the term 'Lehrmeister' (master teacher) is strongly connected with traditional crafts and the historical system of guilds and apprentices.
Im Mittelalter war es üblich, bei einem Lehrmeister in die Lehre zu gehen.
In the Middle Ages, it was common to enter an apprenticeship with a master teacher.
You can recognize the figurative meaning by the fact that the 'Lehrmeister' (teacher) is an abstract thing. Often it is life, an experience, a mistake, or a defeat that is described as a teacher.
Das Leben selbst ist oft der beste Lehrmeister.
Life itself is often the best teacher.
In the figurative meaning, 'Lehrmeister' (teacher) is often combined with adjectives such as 'hart' (harsh), 'gut' (good), or 'streng' (strict). A very common expression is 'das Leben als Lehrmeister' (life as a teacher).
Die Zeit im Ausland war ein guter Lehrmeister für ihre Selbstständigkeit.
The time abroad was a good teacher for her independence.
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'der Lehrer' and 'der Lehrmeister' can both refer to someone you learn something from. 'Lehrer' is the normal word for a person who teaches at school. 'Lehrmeister' sounds more specific and a little older-fashioned or more solemn. It fits especially in a craft or trade, when a master trains an apprentice. Both words can also be used figuratively when a person or experience teaches you an important lesson. In everyday language, people almost always say 'Lehrer' for school; 'Lehrmeister' is used more for crafts and trades or as a figurative expression.
Der alte Bäcker war für Greta ein strenger, aber guter Lehrmeister.
The old baker was a strict but good master teacher for Greta.
Jana fragt ihren Lehrer zu Hause per E-Mail nach den Hausaufgaben.
Jana asks her teacher about the homework by email from home.