Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Professor

Translation (Übersetzung) professor
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [proˈfɛsoːɐ̯]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
education occupation title academia
A title for a university teacher with a high academic rank. Capitalized as a noun in German. Often used with the person's name (e.g., Professor Schmidt).

Professor - German Nouns - Professor Meaning - Professor Translation - Professor Nouns Examples

Professor is a German Nouns

Learn Professor meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Professor is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Professor Examples (Beispiele) in English

Professor examples with English translations. See how to use Professor in sentences. Professor example sentences in English below.

Der Professor erklärt die Theorie.
The professor explains the theory.
In a university lecture.
Ich habe einen Termin mit Professor Meyer.
I have an appointment with Professor Meyer.
Scheduling a meeting.
Professoren forschen oft in Laboren.
Professors often research in laboratories.
Describing academic work.

Professor Word Family - Professor Related Words - Professor Family Members

Professor Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Professor word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Professor family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Professor related words and expand your German vocabulary.

feminine form (weibliche Form)
Professorin
Meaning: professor (female)
Example: Die Professorin leitet das Seminar.
Noun
related profession (verwandter Beruf)
Doktor
Meaning: doctor (academic title)
Example: Er ist Professor und Doktor der Philosophie.
Noun
activity (Tätigkeit)
lehren
Meaning: to teach
Tense: Präsens
Example: Der Professor lehrt an der Universität.
Verb

Professor Usage - Professor Collocations - Professor Idioms - Professor Synonyms - Professor Antonyms

Professor Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use Professor in context. Discover Professor collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master Professor usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

Professor Collocations (Kollokationen)

Professor collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Professor word combinations and how to use Professor with other words naturally.

Professor an der Universität
professor at the university
High frequency
Professor für Mathematik
professor of mathematics
High frequency
Professor werden
to become a professor
Medium frequency
Professor im Ruhestand
professor emeritus
Medium frequency
Professor berufen
to appoint a professor
Medium frequency
Professor halten eine Vorlesung
professor gives a lecture
High frequency
Professor lehrt
professor teaches
High frequency
Professor forscht
professor researches
Medium frequency

Professor Idioms (Redewendungen)

Professor idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Professor with meanings and explanations. Master Professor expressions used in everyday German.

Ein Professor im Elfenbeinturm
A professor in an ivory tower
Refers to an academic who is detached from practical concerns or real-world issues.
Wie ein Professor reden
To talk like a professor
To speak in a very academic, complex, or overly detailed manner.
Professor Allwissend
Professor Know-it-all
A humorous or sarcastic term for someone who acts like they know everything.

Professor Synonyms (Synonyme)

Professor synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Professor and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Professor similar words and their usage.

Hochschullehrer
Meaning: university teacher
High similarity
Dozent
Meaning: lecturer
Medium similarity
Lehrstuhlinhaber
Meaning: chair holder
Medium similarity
Akademiker
Meaning: academic
Low similarity
Wissenschaftler
Meaning: scientist/researcher
Low similarity

Professor Antonyms (Antonyme)

Professor antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Professor. Discover Professor opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Student
Meaning: student
Schüler
Meaning: pupil
Laie
Meaning: layperson
Praktiker
Meaning: practitioner

Professor Semantically Related Words - Professor Contextually Related Words - Professor Thematically Related Words

Professor Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Professor semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Professor. Explore Professor related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Professor contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Universität Vorlesung Forschung Akademie Wissenschaft

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