school entry / starting school
der Schuleintritt, die Schuleintritte
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starting school
The beginning of a child's schooling, usually when they enter first grade.
Vor dem Schuleintritt wird untersucht, ob das Kind körperlich und geistig für den Schulbesuch bereit ist.
Before starting school, the child is examined to determine whether they are physically and mentally ready for school.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schuleintritte |
| genitive | des Schuleintrittes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schuleintritt | die Schuleintritte |
| accusative | den Schuleintritt | die Schuleintritte |
| dative | dem Schuleintritt | den Schuleintritten |
| genitive | des Schuleintrittes des Schuleintritts | der Schuleintritte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schuleintritt' (school entry) is made up of 'Schule' (school) and 'Eintritt' (entry). It therefore means entering school or beginning one's schooling.
Der Schuleintritt ihrer Tochter ist für die Familie ein besonderer Tag.
Her daughter starting school is a special day for the family.
Common combinations include 'den Schuleintritt vorbereiten' (to prepare for starting school), 'sich auf den Schuleintritt vorbereiten' (to prepare for starting school), and 'zum Schuleintritt' (when starting school). A forthcoming or successful 'Einschulung' (first day of school) is also often mentioned in connection with 'Schuleintritt' (starting school).
Die Eltern bereiten ihr Kind sorgfältig auf den Schuleintritt vor.
The parents are carefully preparing their child for starting school.
'Schuleintritt' (starting school) is used especially in texts from schools, public authorities, and educational institutions. In these contexts, the word describes the beginning of a child's school years in an objective and formal way.
Die Schule informiert die Eltern rechtzeitig über wichtige Termine vor dem Schuleintritt.
The school informs parents in good time about important dates before their children start school.
