education system
das Bildungssystem, die Bildungssysteme
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education system
The entirety of the institutions, structures, and regulations that serve education and upbringing in a country or region. It includes schools, universities, and other educational institutions.
Das deutsche Bildungssystem ist föderal organisiert und unterscheidet sich von Bundesland zu Bundesland.
The German education system is federally organized and differs from state to state.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bildungssysteme |
| genitive | des Bildungssystems |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Bildungssystem | die Bildungssysteme |
| accusative | das Bildungssystem | die Bildungssysteme |
| dative | dem Bildungssystem | den Bildungssystemen |
| genitive | des Bildungssystems | der Bildungssysteme |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Bildung' (education), the linking '-s', and 'System' (system). So it literally describes the 'System der Bildung' (system of education) in a country or region.
Viele Experten fordern eine Reform des Bildungssystems.
Many experts are calling for a reform of the education system.
In political and social discourse, 'Bildungssystem' (education system) is often used with verbs such as 'reformieren' (to reform), 'kritisieren' (to criticize), or 'verbessern' (to improve). People also say that schools or universities are 'Teil des Bildungssystems' (part of the education system).
Die neue Regierung will das Bildungssystem grundlegend reformieren.
The new government wants to fundamentally reform the education system.
To describe a position within the system, use 'in' with the dative: 'im Bildungssystem' (in the education system). When talking about changes or criticism, 'an' with the dative is often common: 'Kritik am Bildungssystem' (criticism of the education system).
Die Digitalisierung spielt im Bildungssystem eine immer größere Rolle.
Digitalization is playing an increasingly important role in the education system.
school system
Both words refer to organized education in a country or region. The Bildungssystem includes universities and other institutions in addition to schools, while the Schulsystem is limited to schools, types of schools, qualifications, and transitions. Use Bildungssystem for the broader area and Schulsystem for school-related structures.
Das Bildungssystem des Landes umfasst Schulen, Hochschulen und Berufsschulen.
The country's education system includes schools, universities, and vocational schools.
Das Schulsystem des Landes verbindet verschiedene Schultypen und Abschlüsse.
The country's school system connects different types of schools and qualifications.
