English–German

“boarding school” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪntɐˈnaːt/

Example

Er lebt jetzt im Internat.

He now lives at a boarding school.

Illustration for Internat (boarding school)

How to say “boarding school” in German

“Boarding school” in German is Internat.

A supervised residential school community with bedrooms, shared routines, and study spaces.

Full entry for Internat: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Internat

Er besucht ein Internat, weil seine Eltern im Ausland arbeiten.

He attends a boarding school because his parents work abroad.

Tips for using Internat

  • English boarding school usually names the institution, while dormitory more often names its residential building or sleeping area.

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