die

feminine

ˈɡʁʊntˌʃuːlə

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Translation

the primary school

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Word origin

A compound of Grund ('ground, basis') and Schule ('school'), literally a 'ground school', reflecting its role as the first, foundational stage of schooling.

Origin
German compound
Root
Grund + Schule
English cognates
ground

Grammar

Genderfeminine
PluralGrundschulen

Examples

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My daughter still goes to primary school.

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Primary school usually lasts four years in Germany.

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Our primary school isn't especially big, but it's very popular.

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