German Conversation · Level 127
44 words
German word
Religionsunterricht
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁeliˈgi̯oːnsˌʊntɐʁɪçt/
Meaning
- masculine nounreligion class
Example
Der Religionsunterricht beginnt um neun Uhr.
Religion class starts at nine.
More examples
Viele Schüler besuchen den Religionsunterricht.
Many students attend religion class.
Core concept
One timetable block is devoted to learning about religion rather than to general classroom instruction.
Common phrases
im Religionsunterricht
in religion class
den Religionsunterricht besuchen
attend religion class
für den Religionsunterricht anmelden
sign up for religion class
Similar words
Religion: A system of faith and beliefs about gods or spiritual matters.
Ethikunterricht: A school lesson about moral principles, values, and conduct.
Schulfach: An academic subject taught in a school.
Konfession: A denomination sharing a common doctrine and religious tradition.
Definition in German
Unterrichtsfach an Schulen, das religiöse Inhalte im Lehrplan behandelt und oft konfessionell organisiert ist.
Word origin
Religionsunterricht combines Religion with Unterricht, the German noun for teaching or instruction formed from unterrichten.
Usage tips
- Religionsunterricht specifically names a school subject, whereas religious upbringing or instruction outside school requires different wording.
Other meanings
- religious educationnoun
Opposites
- Ethikunterrichtethics classnoun
Related words
- religiösreligiousadjective
- Religionslehrerreligion teachernoun
- Religionswissenschaftreligious studiesnoun