Schule
school
A feminine noun (die Schule). German school system has three tracks after primary school: Hauptschule, Realschule, and Gymnasium. 'In die Schule gehen' means to attend school.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| die Schule | die Schulen | /ˈʃuːlə/ |
Example Sentences
Die Kinder gehen in die Schule.
The children go to school.
Die Schule beginnt um acht Uhr.
School starts at eight o'clock.
Nach der Schule spiele ich Fußball.
After school I play football.
Compound Words
Grundschule (die) — primary school
Fahrschule (die) — driving school
Sprachschule (die) — language school
Common Mistakes
Wrong preposition: 'Ich gehe zu die Schule'
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