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"School" in German: Schule
die Schule
School in German is die Schule. Say Ich gehe zur Schule for attending school. In der Schule means at school as a place.
Morning
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How to pronounce Schule
Say it
SHOO-luh
/ˈʃuːlə/
SHOO-luh. Long u like oo. Soft -e.
"School" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Schule | the school Main noun. | Main noun. |
| zur Schule gehen | to go to school Daily routine. | Daily routine. |
| in der Schule | at school Location. | Location. |
| die Schultasche | the school bag Common compound. | Common compound. |
How to use Schule in real life
- 1Morning
Wann fängt die Schule heute an?
When does school start today?
Die Schule + anfangen.
- 2Meeting a friend
Ich hole dich nach der Schule ab.
I'll pick you up after school.
Nach der Schule.
- 3Building
Unsere Schule liegt neben dem Park.
Our school is next to the park.
Unsere Schule as building.
Mistakes English speakers make with Schule
Incorrect: der Schule (nominative)
Correct: die Schule
Nominative is die Schule; der Schule is dative/genitive.
Incorrect: Ich gehe zu Schule.
Correct: Ich gehe zur Schule.
Need zur (= zu der).
Good to know
German Schule days often end earlier than in some countries, but Homework and after-school clubs fill the afternoon. People say Grundschule, weiterführende Schule when the type matters.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning the afternoon
ChatPal
Wann bist du aus der Schule fertig?
When are you done with school?
You
Um zwei. Die Schule endet heute früher.
At two. School ends earlier today.
ChatPal
Dann treffen wir uns vor der Schule.
Then we'll meet in front of the school.
You
Ja, am Haupteingang.
Yes, at the main entrance.
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FAQ
Common questions about "School" in German
How do you say school?
Die Schule.
Go to school?
Zur Schule gehen.
At school?
In der Schule.
Gender?
Feminine: die Schule.
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