school matter / school supplies
die Schulsache, die Schulsachen
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school supplies
Things such as notebooks, pens, and books that are needed for school; usually used in the plural.
Auf dem Tisch lagen Hefte, Stifte und andere Schulsachen.
There were notebooks, pens, and other school supplies on the table.
school matter
A matter concerning the school.
Wir müssen die Schulsache morgen mit der Klassenlehrerin besprechen.
We have to discuss the school matter with the homeroom teacher tomorrow.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schulsachen |
| genitive | der Schulsache |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schulsache | die Schulsachen |
| accusative | die Schulsache | die Schulsachen |
| dative | der Schulsache | den Schulsachen |
| genitive | der Schulsache | der Schulsachen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schulsache' (school matter) is made up of 'Schule' (school) and 'Sache' (matter/thing). It therefore refers to something connected with school.
Die Schulsache betrifft mehrere Klassen an unserer Schule.
The school matter affects several classes at our school.
'Schulsachen' (school supplies) is often used with verbs such as 'packen' (to pack), 'einpacken' (to pack up), 'kaufen' (to buy), and 'vergessen' (to forget): 'Ich muss noch meine Schulsachen für morgen packen.' (I still have to pack my school supplies for tomorrow.)
Sie hat ihre Schulsachen zu Hause vergessen.
She forgot her school supplies at home.
In the plural, 'Schulsachen' (school supplies) often refers to specific things needed for school. In the singular, 'Schulsache' (school matter) can also refer to a matter or problem related to school.
Für den ersten Schultag muss ich noch einige Schulsachen kaufen.
I still have to buy some school supplies for the first day of school.
Die Schulsache hat zu Hause für lange Diskussionen gesorgt.
The school matter led to lengthy discussions at home.
