German word

Schulhaus

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃuːlˌhaʊ̯s/

Meaning

  • neuter nounschool building

Example

Wir treffen uns vor dem Schulhaus.

We are meeting in front of the school building.

Illustration for Schulhaus (school building)

More examples

Im Schulhaus finden heute Abend Elternabende statt.

Parents' evenings are being held in the school building this evening.

Core concept

A dedicated building with classrooms, corridors, and other spaces for a school's daily work.

Common phrases

  • neben dem Schulhaus

    next to the school building

  • im Schulhaus

    in the school building

  • eine Führung durch das Schulhaus

    a tour of the school building

Similar words

Schule: An institution where teaching and learning take place.
Schulgebäude: A building used for school purposes.
Bildungsstätte: A facility or place where education or training takes place.

Definition in German

Ein Gebäude, das für Unterricht und andere schulische Zwecke genutzt wird.

Word origin

Schulhaus is a compound of Schul-, the combining form of Schule, and Haus, literally naming a building for school use.

Usage tips

  • Schulhaus is neuter, and its plural is Schulhäuser, formed with an umlaut and the ending -er.

Other meanings

  • schoolhousenoun

Related words

  • Schulhausführungschool building tournoun
  • Schulhausflügelschool building wingnoun

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