German word

Akademie

Pronunciation

IPA/akadeˈmiː/

Meaning

  • feminine nounacademy

Example

Viele junge Künstler studieren an der Akademie.

Many young artists study at the academy.

Illustration for Akademie (academy)

More examples

Viele Leute machen einen Kurs an der Akademie, um ein neues Hobby zu lernen.

Many people take a course at the academy to learn a new hobby.

Core concept

An organized institution that gathers teachers, learners, researchers, or artists around a defined subject.

Common phrases

  • an der Akademie studieren

    study at the academy

  • einen Kurs an der Akademie machen

    take a course at the academy

Similar words

Universität: A higher-education institution that conducts research, teaches many fields, and awards degrees.
Hochschule: A higher-education institution offering specialized, career-focused study and degrees.
Institut: An organization or facility centered on research and specialized educational work.
Schule: An educational institution providing structured basic or compulsory schooling.

Definition in German

Ein Verband oder Haus, das Lehre, Forschung oder künstlerische Ausbildung in einem bestimmten Fachgebiet organisiert.

Word origin

Akademie entered German through European scholarly usage from Latin academia and Greek Akademeia, the term linked to Plato's school.

Usage tips

  • Akademie alone does not guarantee that an institution awards a recognized academic degree, so its program and qualifications require separate checking.

Other meanings

  • art schoolnoun
  • learned societynoun

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