NOUN

Lehre/ˈleːʁə/apprenticeship; teaching; doctrine

Lehre is a German noun that means apprenticeship, teaching, or doctrine. It is pronounced /ˈleːʁə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Lehren".

Definitions

1.apprenticeship, period of practical training for a job(vocational training)

a.training for a skilled job, especially through a dual system

Er macht eine Lehre als Elektriker.He is doing an apprenticeship as an electrician.

2.teaching, instruction, act of imparting knowledge(education)

a.the activity or process of teaching

Die Lehre an dieser Universität ist sehr praxisorientiert.The teaching at this university is very practice-oriented.

3.doctrine, system of beliefs or teaching(principle or doctrine)

a.set of principles, teachings, or beliefs (often religious, philosophical, or scientific)

Die Lehre von Darwin revolutionierte die Biologie.Darwin's doctrine revolutionized biology.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Lehredie Lehren
Genitiveder Lehreder Lehren
Dativeder Lehreden Lehren
Accusativedie Lehredie Lehren

Frequently asked questions

What does "Lehre" mean in English?
"Lehre" means apprenticeship, teaching, or doctrine. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Lehre"?
"Lehre" is pronounced /ˈleːʁə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Lehre" der, die, or das?
"Lehre" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Lehre"?
The plural of "Lehre" is "Lehren".
What part of speech is "Lehre"?
"Lehre" is a noun in German.

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