English–German

“schoolyard” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃuːlˌhoːf/

Example

Wir treffen uns heute auf dem Schulhof.

We're meeting in the schoolyard today.

Illustration for Schulhof (schoolyard)

How to say “schoolyard” in German

“Schoolyard” in German is Schulhof.

A shared outdoor school space bordered by buildings, where classes spill out for play and group activities.

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

Example sentences with Schulhof

Nach dem Unterricht gehen viele Schüler auf den Schulhof.

After class, many students go to the schoolyard.

Tips for using Schulhof

  • Location uses auf dem Schulhof, while movement toward it uses auf den Schulhof because auf changes case with motion.

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