German word

Realschule

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeˈaːlʃuːlə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsecondary school

Example

Viele Schüler gehen auf die Realschulen.

Many students attend secondary schools.

Illustration for Realschule (secondary school)

More examples

Viele Eltern empfehlen die Realschule wegen der praktischen Fächer.

Many parents recommend the secondary school because of its practical subjects.

Core concept

A school corridor leads from general lessons toward workshops, offices, and skilled careers.

Common phrases

  • die Realschule wechseln

    transfer to secondary school

  • an einer Realschule Unterricht haben

    attend classes at a secondary school

  • die Realschule abschließen

    complete secondary school

Similar words

Gymnasium: A secondary school focused on academic study and preparation for university.
Hauptschule: A secondary school emphasizing basic skills and practical preparation for vocational work.
Gesamtschule: A comprehensive school combining several educational tracks for different future pathways.

Definition in German

Eine mittlere weiterführende Schule, die praxisnahe und berufsvorbereitende Bildung anbietet.

Word origin

Realschule is a compound of German real, from Latin realis meaning related to things, and Schule meaning school.

Usage tips

  • Realschule is feminine, so the usual phrase is auf die Realschule gehen and its plural is Realschulen.

Opposites

Related words

  • Realschulabschlusssecondary school leaving certificatenoun
  • Realschülersecondary school studentnoun

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