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Professor

/pʁoˈfɛsoːɐ̯/· noun· Pl. die Professoren

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In Germany you address a Professor as „Herr Professor Müller“ — or just „Herr Müller“.

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der Professor
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die Professoren
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des Professors

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Professor
professor

Der Professor hält die Vorlesung.

The professor gives the lecture.

Word family

Professordie Professorinfemale professordie Professurprofessorshipder Gastprofessorvisiting professor

Common combinations

  • ein bekannter Professora famous professor
  • der Professor für Physikthe professor of physics
  • bei einem Professor studierento study under a professor

Real examples

  • Unser Professor ist sehr streng.Our professor is very strict.
  • Ich habe eine Frage an den Professor.I have a question for the professor.
  • Die Bücher des Professors liegen in der Bibliothek.The professor's books are in the library.

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