das Schulzimmer
classroom
A room in a school where a class is taught; used especially in Switzerland.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Pause gehen die Kinder zurück in ihr Schulzimmer.
After the break, the children go back to their classroom.
das Schulzimmer
classroom
das Schulzimmer, die Schulzimmer
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schulzimmer |
| genitive | des Schulzimmers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Schulzimmer | die Schulzimmer |
| accusative | das Schulzimmer | die Schulzimmer |
| dative | dem Schulzimmer | den Schulzimmern |
| genitive | des Schulzimmers | der Schulzimmer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Schulzimmer' (classroom) consists of 'Schul-' and 'Zimmer' (room). 'Schul-' comes from 'Schule' (school) and indicates what the room belongs to.
EXAMPLE
Unser Schulzimmer liegt im ersten Stock der Schule.
Our classroom is on the first floor of the school.
Location and direction
For staying in the room, use 'im Schulzimmer' (in the classroom) with the dative. For movement into the room, use 'ins Schulzimmer' (into the classroom) with the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder arbeiten im Schulzimmer an einem Projekt.
The children are working on a project in the classroom.
Die Lehrerin geht ins Schulzimmer und begrüßt die Klasse.
The teacher goes into the classroom and greets the class.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'das Schulzimmer betreten' (to enter the classroom), 'das Schulzimmer verlassen' (to leave the classroom), and 'das Schulzimmer lüften' (to air the classroom). With these verbs, 'das Schulzimmer' is the direct object without a preposition.
EXAMPLE
In der großen Pause lüftet die Lehrerin das Schulzimmer.
During the long break, the teacher airs the classroom.
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