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Professor
German → American English
American English
professor
Universitätslehrer oder akademischer Titel für eine Lehr- und Forschungsposition an einer Hochschule.
Der Professor erklärt die Theorie im Seminar.In German, Professor is a title and usually refers to a university professor, not just any teacher. Capitalize it because it is a noun.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Professor mean in English?
Professor means professor, usually a university-level academic teacher or scholar.
Is Professor the same as teacher in German?
No. Professor usually means a university professor, while Lehrer means teacher in school.
Is Professor a male or female noun in German?
Professor is grammatically masculine in German; the feminine form is Professorin.