Fahrlehrerin

driving instructor (female)

noun FAHR-leh-rer-in Rare

Usage Note

Fahrlehrerin is the feminine form of Fahrlehrer. Driving instruction in Germany is a licensed profession requiring a specific Fahrlehrerschein (instructor licence) and a state examination. Lessons must be completed with a qualified instructor.

Examples

"Seine Fahrlehrerin wies ihn immer wieder auf den toten Winkel beim Spurwechsel hin."

Natural Translation

His driving instructor repeatedly pointed out the blind spot to him when changing lanes.

Literal Translation

His driving-instructor pointed him again and again to the blind-spot at lane-changing.

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