German word

Schulgebäude

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃuːlgəˌbɔɪ̯də/

Meaning

  • neuter nounschool building

Example

Das Schulgebäude wurde renoviert.

The school building was refurbished.

Illustration for Schulgebäude (school building)

More examples

Während der Ferien bleibt das Schulgebäude geschlossen.

During the holidays, the school building remains closed.

Core concept

A solid structure gathers classrooms, offices, corridors, and other school spaces under one roof.

Common phrases

  • das öffentliche Schulgebäude

    the public school building

  • das private Schulgebäude

    the private school building

Similar words

Schule: An institution where students and teachers meet for education.
Schulgelände: The land occupied by a school, including its buildings and sports areas.
Gebäude: A structure with walls and a roof intended for human use.
Schulhaus: A building used by a school for classrooms, offices, and related spaces.

Definition in German

Ein Gebäude, in dem Unterricht stattfindet und das zur Schule gehört.

Word origin

Schulgebäude is a compound of Schule, meaning school, and Gebäude, a noun related to the verb bauen, meaning to build.

Usage tips

  • The noun is neuter because the final element Gebäude is neuter: das Schulgebäude, with plural die Schulgebäude.

Other meanings

  • school premisesnoun

Related words

Word lists with this word