Basic School Vocabulary in German

​​​​​​School supplies in German

• die Schule school
• das Klassenzimmer classroom
• die Lehrerin / der Lehrer teacher (female/male)
• die Tafel chalkboard
• die Kreide chalk
• das Buch book
• der Bleistift pencil
• der Radiergummi eraser
• das Heft notebook
• der Rucksack backpack
• der Stundenplan timetable
• die Pause break
• die Hausaufgaben homework
• die Prüfung exam
• die Note grade
• das Zeugnis report card
• der Schulbus school bus
• die Schuluniform school uniform
• die Bibliothek library
• die Turnhalle gymnasium
• das Labor laboratory
• der Schulhof schoolyard
• die Cafeteria cafeteria
• die Toilette restroom
• die Biologie biology
• die Chemie chemistry
• die Physik physics
• die Mathematik / Mathe mathematics / math
• die Geschichte history
• die Erdkunde geography
• die Literatur literature
• die Kunst art
• die Musik music
• die Fremdsprachen foreign languages
• die Informatik computer science
• die Ethik ethics
• die Wirtschaftswissenschaft economics
• die Philosophie philosophy
• die Psychologie psychology
• die Soziologie sociology
• die Wahlkurs elective course
• der Schulabschluss school graduation
• die Klassenarbeit classwork
• der Lehrplan curriculum
• die Schulverwaltung school administration
• der Schulberater school counselor
• der Hausmeister janitor
• der Schulleiter principal
• die Schulbank school bench/desk
• das Whiteboard whiteboard
• der Projektor projector
• das Mikroskop microscope
• das Experiment experiment
• die Präsentation presentation
• der Schulchor school choir
• das Schulfest school festival
• der Schulausflug school trip
• die Schuluniform school uniform
• die Schulsport school sports
• der Stundenplan timetable/schedule
• das Schulfach school subject
• die Abschlussfeier graduation ceremony
• das Schülerheim dormitory

Basic School Vocabulary in German for Kindergarten Students

Learning school-related vocabulary in German is essential for kindergarten students to communicate effectively in a classroom setting. This tutorial provides a list of key terms commonly used in schools, along with their English translations and pronunciation guides, to help young learners grasp fundamental concepts.

Vocabulary Table with Pronunciation

School subjects in German list

Understanding the school subjects taught in the German education system is essential for students and educators alike. This tutorial presents a comprehensive list of subjects commonly taught in German schools, along with their English translations and pronunciation guides.

Subjects Table with Pronunciation

People at School: Roles and Titles

Schools are filled with various individuals who play important roles in shaping the educational environment. This tutorial introduces key people you may encounter in a school setting, along with their titles in German and English, including pronunciation guides.

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German Classroom Vocabulary

Whether you're attending school in Germany or preparing your children for school there, understanding the vocabulary for different school supplies is crucial. This tutorial provides a comprehensive list of the most common German words for school essentials, complete with English translations and pronunciation guides.

Vocabulary Table with Pronunciation

Places in a School: Essential Locations

Navigating a school in Germany, or helping German speakers navigate your school, requires familiarity with key locations within the school grounds. This tutorial presents a comprehensive list of important places you'll find in a German school, along with their English translations and pronunciation guides.

Vocabulary Table with Pronunciation

the German School System

Understanding the German school system is essential for anyone navigating education in Germany or considering studying there. This tutorial provides an overview of the various stages within the German school system, outlining the educational paths available to students from preschool through tertiary education.

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