German word

Schulzentrum

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃuːlˌtsɛntrʊm/

Meaning

  • neuter nounschool complex

Example

Das Schulzentrum liegt in der Stadtmitte.

The school complex is in the city center.

Illustration for Schulzentrum (school complex)

More examples

Die Schüler treffen sich vor dem Schulzentrum.

The students meet in front of the school complex.

Core concept

One shared school hub where different schools and support facilities operate around a common site.

Common phrases

  • ein Schulzentrum eröffnen

    open a school complex

  • zum Schulzentrum gehen

    go to the school complex

  • das ehemalige Schulzentrum

    the former school complex

Similar words

Schulkomplex: A connected group of buildings used by schools and related services.
Schulcampus: A school setting combining buildings, open areas, and walkways.
Schulanlage: A school site with buildings, playing fields, and supporting facilities.
Bildungszentrum: A center for education, instruction, training, and other learning programs.

Definition in German

Ein zentral gelegener Komplex, in dem mehrere Schularten und dazugehörige Einrichtungen wie Verwaltung, Sportstätten und Fachräume zusammengefasst sind.

Word origin

Schulzentrum combines the stem Schul- from Schule, meaning 'school', with Zentrum, meaning 'center' or 'hub', to form a German compound noun.

Usage tips

  • Schulzentrum is neuter, with the plural Schulzentren; the article in Das Schulzentrum shows the nominative or accusative singular.

Other meanings

  • school campusnoun

Opposites

  • Einzelschulesingle schoolnoun

Related words

  • Schulzentrumsplanungschool complex planningnoun
  • Schulzentrumsbauschool complex constructionnoun

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