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mentor
An experienced person who advises, supports, and promotes a less experienced person (a mentee) over a longer period of time, often in a professional or academic context.
Ein erfahrener Kollege wurde mein Mentor und half mir in den ersten Monaten im neuen Job.
An experienced colleague became my mentor and helped me during the first few months in my new job.
The word 'Mentor' comes from Greek mythology. Mentor was the name of a friend of Odysseus who raised and advised his son Telemachus. This original story explains today's meaning of a wise and experienced advisor figure.
Ein guter Mentor kann die berufliche Entwicklung stark beschleunigen.
A good mentor can greatly accelerate professional development.
'Mentor' is part of a word family. The process of guidance is called 'das Mentoring' (mentoring), and the person being guided is called 'der Mentee' (the mentee).
Unser Unternehmen bietet ein Mentoring-Programm für neue Mitarbeiter an.
Our company offers a mentoring program for new employees.
Common verbs used with 'Mentor' (mentor) are 'als Mentor fungieren' (to act as a mentor), 'einen Mentor haben/finden' (to have/find a mentor), or 'jemandem als Mentor zur Seite stehen' (to support someone as a mentor).
Sie sucht einen Mentor, der sie bei ihrer Karriereplanung unterstützt.
She is looking for a mentor who will support her with her career planning.
teacher
'der Lehrer' and 'der Mentor' can both help a person learn something. The difference lies in the type of support. A 'Lehrer' usually teaches according to a plan, often in a class or a course. A 'Mentor' accompanies a less experienced person over a longer period of time, gives advice, and supports their personal or professional development. The words can be confused because both pass on knowledge. 'Lehrer' fits better for instruction, subjects, and school. 'Mentor' fits more with advising, experience, and ongoing support.
Nach dem Gespräch gibt mir mein Mentor Tipps für die nächste Bewerbung.
After the conversation, my mentor gives me tips for the next job application.
Am Morgen erklärt der Lehrer die Aufgabe noch einmal an der Tafel.
In the morning, the teacher explains the task once more on the board.