der Mathelehrer
math teacher
A teacher who teaches mathematics, especially at a school.
EXAMPLE
Unser Mathelehrer erklärt die schwierige Aufgabe sehr geduldig.
Our math teacher explains the difficult problem very patiently.
der Mathelehrer
math teacher
der Mathelehrer, die Mathelehrer
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Mathelehrer, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mathelehrer |
| genitive | des Mathelehrers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Mathelehrer | die Mathelehrer |
| accusative | den Mathelehrer | die Mathelehrer |
| dative | dem Mathelehrer | den Mathelehrern |
| genitive | des Mathelehrers | der Mathelehrer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound words
'Mathelehrer' (math teacher) consists of 'Mathe' (math) and 'Lehrer' (teacher). The first part names the subject taught; many terms for teachers are formed according to this pattern.
EXAMPLE
Unser Mathelehrer unterrichtet auch Physik.
Our math teacher also teaches physics.
Everyday usage
'Mathelehrer' (math teacher) is an everyday term. The word is particularly suitable for conversations about school and informal messages.
EXAMPLE
Weißt du schon, wer nächstes Jahr unser Mathelehrer wird?
Do you know who our math teacher will be next year?
Having lessons with someone
To refer to the teacher, people often use the pattern 'bei einem Mathelehrer Unterricht haben' (to have lessons with a math teacher). After 'bei' (with), the person is in the dative case.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben seit diesem Schuljahr bei einem neuen Mathelehrer Unterricht.
We've been having lessons with a new math teacher since the beginning of this school year.
In real life
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