lerares
teacher (female)
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ləˈraː.rɛs/
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Cultural Note
While 'lerares' specifically denotes a female teacher, modern Dutch increasingly uses the gender-neutral 'docent' in professional contexts. In primary schools, however, 'juf' (miss) remains the affectionate term children use.
📝 Example Sentences
De lerares geeft ons elke week huiswerk.
The teacher gives us homework every week.
Onze lerares is heel streng maar eerlijk.
Our teacher is very strict but fair.