German word

Uni

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊni/

Meaning

  • feminine noununiversity

Example

Ich studiere an der Uni.

I'm studying at university.

Illustration for Uni (university)

More examples

Nächsten Monat will ich einen Kurs an der Uni belegen.

Next month I plan to take a course at university.

Core concept

A university campus where study, work, and everyday student life come together.

Common phrases

  • an der Uni Vorlesungen besuchen

    attend lectures at university

  • einen Kurs an der Uni belegen

    take a course at university

Similar words

Universität: The official term for a university, especially in formal or written language.
Studium: The course or period of academic study leading toward a degree or expertise.
Campus: The physical university grounds and buildings where its community gathers.
Fakultät: An organizational unit of a university covering a particular field of study.

Definition in German

Umgangssprachliche Kurzform von Universität; bezeichnet die Hochschule und oft auch das Campusleben.

Word origin

Uni is a colloquial shortening of Universität, which developed from Latin universitas, meaning a whole or community.

Usage tips

  • Uni is feminine, so standard forms include die Uni, an der Uni, and die Unis in the plural.

Opposites

Related words

  • Universitätsbibliothekuniversity librarynoun
  • Universitätsstadtuniversity townnoun

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