English–German

“elementary school” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁʊntˌʃuːlə/

Example

Ich gehe in die Grundschule.

I go to elementary school.

Illustration for Grundschule (elementary school)

How to say “elementary school” in German

“Elementary school” in German is Grundschule.

A child's first school forms the foundation for later learning.

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

Example sentences with Grundschule

Mein Bruder wurde mit sechs Jahren in die Grundschule eingeschult.

My brother was enrolled in elementary school when he was six.

Tips for using Grundschule

  • Grundschule is feminine, so the standard form is die Grundschule and its plural is die Grundschulen.

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