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How do you say "professor" in German?
der Professor
In German, "professor" is der Professor.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'pro-FES-sor', stress on the second syllable, nearly identical to the English word.
Grammar notes
der Professor is masculine. Plural: der Professoren.
Example sentence
Der Professor hielt eine Vorlesung über Geschichte.
The professor gave a lecture on history.
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How to remember der Professor
Professor is spelled the same in both languages, so this one comes for free.
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Questions about der Professor
How do you say "professor" in German?
In German, "professor" is der Professor. It is a noun.
Is der Professor masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Professor is masculine. Plural: der Professoren.
How is der Professor used in a sentence?
Use der Professor as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Professor hielt eine Vorlesung über Geschichte. (The professor gave a lecture on history.).
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