verb
to teach
B1
Unterrichten is a regular weak verb meaning 'to teach' or 'to instruct' (also to inform someone). It takes haben as auxiliary (Perfekt: unterrichtet). Non-reflexive and not separable. Participle: unterrichtet. Transitive: jdn unterrichten. Passive is formed with werden (wird unterrichtet). Regular conjugation.
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Ich unterrichte Deutsch.
I teach German.
Die Lehrerin unterrichtet Mathematik an der Schule.
The teacher teaches mathematics at the school.
Ich habe viele Jahre unterrichtet.
I've taught for many years.
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Picture a teacher standing under a big chalkboard, writing while students learn.
Sounds like 'under-right-en' — imagine putting knowledge 'under' someone's 'right' hand.
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A regular (weak) verb meaning 'to teach'. Not separable. Common in educational contexts.