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history class
The school subject in which the history of people, societies, and cultures is taught and learned.
Im Geschichtsunterricht haben wir heute über die Französische Revolution gesprochen.
In history class today, we talked about the French Revolution.
The word is made up of 'Geschichte' (history) and 'Unterricht' (lessons/class). The 's' in between is a linking sound that connects the two words. Literally, it means lessons about history.
Mein Lieblingsfach in der Schule war der Geschichtsunterricht.
My favorite subject in school was history class.
To express that something happens in this subject, you use the preposition 'in' with the dative: 'im Geschichtsunterricht' (in history class). When talking about the purpose, you use 'für' with the accusative: 'für den Geschichtsunterricht' (for history class).
Im Geschichtsunterricht lernen wir viel über alte Kulturen.
In history class, we learn a lot about ancient cultures.
Common verbs used with this word are 'Geschichtsunterricht haben' (to have history class), 'im Geschichtsunterricht aufpassen' (to pay attention in history class), or to 'behandeln' a topic 'im Geschichtsunterricht' (to cover a topic in history class).
Wir haben heute im Geschichtsunterricht das Mittelalter behandelt.
Today in history class, we covered the Middle Ages.
story / history
Geschichte is the usual term for the school subject or academic discipline. Geschichtsunterricht, by contrast, refers to the actual teaching and learning of this subject. Geschichte fits the name of the subject; Geschichtsunterricht fits a class or its content.
Im Geschichtsunterricht sprechen wir heute über das Römische Reich.
In history class, we’re talking about the Roman Empire today.
Geschichte ist mein Lieblingsfach in der Schule.
History is my favorite subject at school.
