compulsory schooling
die Schulpflicht, die Schulpflichten
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compulsory schooling
The legal obligation for children and adolescents to attend school for a certain number of years.
In Deutschland beginnt die Schulpflicht in der Regel mit dem sechsten Lebensjahr.
In Germany, compulsory schooling generally begins at the age of six.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schulpflichten |
| genitive | der Schulpflicht |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schulpflicht | die Schulpflichten |
| accusative | die Schulpflicht | die Schulpflichten |
| dative | der Schulpflicht | den Schulpflichten |
| genitive | der Schulpflicht | der Schulpflichten |
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'Schulpflicht' (compulsory schooling) is a compound noun made from 'die Schule' (school) and 'die Pflicht' (duty/obligation). So it literally means the duty or obligation to go to school.
Die Dauer der Schulpflicht ist von Land zu Land unterschiedlich.
The duration of compulsory schooling varies from country to country.
This word is often combined with verbs that express an obligation. Typical phrases are 'die Schulpflicht besteht' (compulsory schooling exists/is in effect), 'die Schulpflicht gilt' (compulsory schooling applies), or 'der Schulpflicht unterliegen' (to be subject to compulsory schooling).
In den meisten Ländern besteht eine allgemeine Schulpflicht.
In most countries, there is general compulsory schooling.
Alle Kinder ab sechs Jahren unterliegen hier der Schulpflicht.
All children from the age of six are subject to compulsory schooling here.
'Schulpflicht' (compulsory schooling) is an official term from the legal and administrative sphere. It is often found in laws, official documents, and news reports.
Die Eltern wurden vom Amt an die Einhaltung der Schulpflicht erinnert.
The parents were reminded by the authorities to comply with compulsory schooling requirements.
