01
der Klassenraum
classroom
A room in a school building where lessons for a school class take place.
example
Die Schüler betraten nach der Pause den Klassenraum.
The students entered the classroom after the break.
der Klassenraum
classroom
Checking...
Loading your saved state.
Meanings
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is a clear compound of 'Klasse' (class, in the sense of a school class) and 'Raum' (room). The 'n' in between is a linking n that connects the two words.
EXAMPLE
Der Klassenraum der 5b ist im ersten Stock.
Classroom 5b is on the first floor.
Sentence structure with prepositions
With the preposition 'in', pay attention to the correct case: 'in den Klassenraum' (into the classroom, accusative) describes movement, while 'im Klassenraum' (in the classroom, dative) describes the location.
EXAMPLE
Die Lehrerin kommt in den Klassenraum.
The teacher comes into the classroom.
Typical verbs
Typical verbs in connection with 'Klassenraum' (classroom) are 'betreten' (to enter), 'verlassen' (to leave), 'aufräumen' (to tidy up), or 'schmücken' (to decorate).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Unterricht müssen die Schüler den Klassenraum aufräumen.
After class, the students have to tidy up the classroom.
Compare with
Klassenraum vs Klasse
class
In everyday school life, 'die Klasse' and 'der Klassenraum' can both have to do with the place where lessons happen. 'der Klassenraum' clearly means the room where teaching takes place. 'die Klasse' usually means the group of students, but it can sometimes also be used as a short form for the room. That is exactly why confusion can happen. If you definitely mean the room, 'der Klassenraum' is clearer. If you mean the group of students, 'die Klasse' fits.
Klassenraum
Der Klassenraum wird vor dem Elternabend noch sauber gemacht.
The classroom is cleaned before the parents' evening.
Klasse
Nach der Pause wartet die Lehrerin, bis die Klasse wieder ruhig ist.
After the break, the teacher waits until the class is quiet again.
In real life
Loading video examples...