die Schulstunde
class period
A period of instruction at a school that usually lasts about 45 minutes.
EXAMPLE
Die erste Schulstunde beginnt heute um acht Uhr.
The first class period starts at eight o’clock today.
die Schulstunde
class period / lesson
die Schulstunde, die Schulstunden
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schulstunden |
| genitive | der Schulstunde |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schulstunde | die Schulstunden |
| accusative | die Schulstunde | die Schulstunden |
| dative | der Schulstunde | den Schulstunden |
| genitive | der Schulstunde | der Schulstunden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Schulstunde' (class period) is made up of 'Schule' (school) and 'Stunde' (hour). It refers to a period of instruction at school.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Schulstunde gehen die Kinder in die Pause.
After the class period, the children go out for recess.
Typical collocations
Verbs such as 'beginnen' (to begin), 'enden' (to end), and 'dauern' (to last) are often used with 'Schulstunde' (class period). Expressions such as 'die erste Schulstunde' (the first class period) and 'die letzte Schulstunde' (the last class period) are also common.
EXAMPLE
Die letzte Schulstunde endet heute schon um zwölf Uhr.
The last class period ends at twelve o’clock today.
Time expressions
Prepositions such as 'in' (during) and 'während' (during) are often used with 'Schulstunde' (class period) when referring to the period of instruction.
EXAMPLE
Während der Schulstunde dürfen die Schüler ihre Handys nicht benutzen.
Students are not allowed to use their phones during the class period.
In real life
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