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master teacher
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.
teacher
A person or an experience that teaches someone an important lesson for life. Life itself or a difficult situation is often referred to in this way.
Die unerwartete Niederlage war ein harter, aber wichtiger Lehrmeister für die junge Mannschaft.
The unexpected defeat was a harsh but important teacher for the young team.
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.
trainer
Ausbilder is the general term used today for a person responsible for vocational training. Lehrmeister, on the other hand, refers to a master craftsperson who trains an apprentice and sounds more traditional. Ausbilder fits a standard training setting, while Lehrmeister can also be used in traditional crafts.
In der traditionellen Werkstatt zeigt der Lehrmeister dem neuen Lehrling den richtigen Umgang mit den Werkzeugen.
In the traditional workshop, the master craftsman shows the new apprentice how to use the tools correctly.
Im Betrieb zeigt der Ausbilder dem neuen Auszubildenden den richtigen Umgang mit den Werkzeugen.
At the company, the trainer shows the new apprentice how to use the tools correctly.
