school transfer
der Schulwechsel, die Schulwechsel
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school transfer
The transfer from one school to another, usually during the school years.
Der Schulwechsel fiel ihr schwer, weil sie ihre Freunde vermisste.
The school transfer was difficult for her because she missed her friends.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schulwechsel |
| genitive | des Schulwechsels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schulwechsel | die Schulwechsel |
| accusative | den Schulwechsel | die Schulwechsel |
| dative | dem Schulwechsel | den Schulwechseln |
| genitive | des Schulwechsels | der Schulwechsel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schulwechsel' (school transfer) is made up of 'Schule' (school) and 'Wechsel' (change/transfer). It therefore refers to a change related to school, namely transferring from one school to another.
Ein Schulwechsel kann für Kinder und Eltern eine große Veränderung sein.
A school transfer can be a major change for children and parents.
Verbs such as 'planen' (to plan), 'beantragen' (to apply for), 'überlegen' (to consider), and 'vollziehen' (to carry out) are often used with 'Schulwechsel' (school transfer). The phrase 'ein Schulwechsel steht an' (a school transfer is coming up) is also common.
Die Familie überlegt, ob ein Schulwechsel nach den Sommerferien sinnvoll ist.
The family is considering whether a school transfer after the summer holidays would be a good idea.
The timing or reason is often added with prepositions such as 'nach' (after), 'vor' (before), or 'wegen' (because of). This makes it possible to say more precisely when the school transfer will take place or why it is necessary.
Wegen des Umzugs steht noch vor Weihnachten ein Schulwechsel an.
Because of the move, a school transfer is coming up before Christmas.
