English–German

“high school” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gʏmˈnaːzi̯ʊm/

Example

Mein Sohn geht aufs Gymnasium.

My son attends high school.

Illustration for Gymnasium (high school)

How to say “high school” in German

“High school” in German is Gymnasium.

A school where teenagers study academic subjects on the route to university entrance qualifications.

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

Example sentences with Gymnasium

Er unterrichtet am Gymnasium.

He teaches at the high school.

Tips for using Gymnasium

  • German Gymnasium is a school, whereas English gymnasium usually means an indoor sports hall.

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