English–German

“school” in German

German

Alsoschulisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃuːlə/

Example

Ich gehe jeden Tag in die Schule.

I go to school every day.

Illustration for Schule (school)

How to say “school” in German

“School” in German is Schule.

A school is a structured learning community, whether housed in a building or understood as a tradition of shared ideas.

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

Example sentences with Schule

Nach der Schule treffen wir uns im Park.

After school, we meet in the park.

Tips for using Schule

  • Zur Schule gehen commonly means attending school, while in die Schule gehen can emphasize movement into or toward the school.

Other German words for “school”

Das ist eine schulische Aufgabe.

This is a school assignment.

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