school desk
die Schulbank, die Schulbänke
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school desk
A bench for students in a classroom, usually connected to a writing desk.
In dem alten Klassenzimmer standen hölzerne Schulbänke mit jeweils zwei Sitzplätzen.
There were wooden school desks with two seats each in the old classroom.
to attend school
Colloquial: to attend school or take part in classes or vocational training.
Mit vierzig drückt sie noch einmal die Schulbank, um ihren Schulabschluss nachzuholen.
At forty, she is going back to school to complete her secondary education.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schulbänke |
| genitive | der Schulbank |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schulbank | die Schulbänke |
| accusative | die Schulbank | die Schulbänke |
| dative | der Schulbank | den Schulbänken |
| genitive | der Schulbank | der Schulbänke |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schulbank' is made up of 'Schule' (school) and 'Bank' (bench). It refers to a bench in a classroom, often connected to a writing surface.
Die alte Schulbank ist aus dunklem Holz gefertigt.
The old school desk is made of dark wood.
The phrase 'auf der Schulbank sitzen' (to sit at the school desk) is commonly used for sitting at this piece of furniture. The preposition 'auf' takes the dative here because it refers to a location.
Die Kinder sitzen aufmerksam auf der Schulbank.
The children are sitting attentively at their school desks.
'Die Schulbank drücken' (literally, 'to press the school desk') is a fixed colloquial expression. Here, the verb 'drücken' (to press) does not describe a specific movement, but regular participation in school, classes, or vocational training.
Nach vielen Jahren im Beruf drückt er wieder die Schulbank.
After many years in the workforce, he is going back to school.
