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"University" in German: Universität
die Universität
Note: informal: die Uni
University in German is die Universität. Informal die Uni is common in speech, but the full word is Universität. Say an der Universität studieren.
Studies
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How to pronounce Universität
Say it
oo-nee-ver-zee-TET
/univɛʁziˈtɛːt/
oo-nee-ver-zee-TET. Stress near the end.
"University" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Universität | the university Full form. | Full form. |
| die Uni | uni (informal) Everyday speech. | Everyday speech. |
| an der Universität | at the university Studying / working there. | Studying / working there. |
| zur Universität gehen | to go to university Campus trip. | Campus trip. |
How to use Universität in real life
- 1Studies
Sie studiert Physik an der Universität.
She studies physics at the university.
An der Universität.
- 2Commute
Der Bus zur Universität ist voll.
The bus to the university is full.
Zur Universität.
- 3Campus
Die Universität hat eine große Bibliothek.
The university has a big library.
Die Universität.
Mistakes English speakers make with Universität
Incorrect: der Universität (nominative)
Correct: die Universität
Nominative is die Universität.
Incorrect: in der Universität studieren (usual)
Correct: an der Universität studieren
Studying uses an der Universität.
Good to know
Students say Uni constantly, but forms and websites use Universität. Public universities are common; semester fees are often modest compared with some countries.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting after a lecture
ChatPal
Kommst du noch zur Universität?
Are you still coming to the university?
You
Ja, ich bin schon vor der Universität.
Yes, I'm already in front of the university.
ChatPal
Perfekt. Die Universität schließt die Mensa um drei.
Perfect. The university closes the cafeteria at three.
You
Dann essen wir vorher noch was.
Then let's eat something beforehand.
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FAQ
Common questions about "University" in German
How do you say university?
Die Universität (informal: die Uni).
At university?
An der Universität.
Gender?
Feminine: die Universität.
Go to uni?
Zur Universität / zur Uni gehen.
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