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Klassenlehrer

class teacher, form tutor

noun KLAS-sen-lay-rer Rare
People & Society Education

Usage Note

Klassenlehrer (fem. Klassenlehrerin) is the teacher responsible for the administrative and pastoral care of a particular class group. They are the first point of contact for parents and oversee the distribution of school reports.

Examples

"Der Klassenlehrer besprach die Schulausflugspläne mit den Eltern."

Natural Translation

The form tutor discussed the school trip plans with the parents.

Literal Translation

The class-teacher discussed the school-outing-plans with the parents.

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