A2Vocabulary
Gymnasium
In German
Gymnasium
ɡʏmˈnaːzi̯ʊm
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Don't Get Confused!
❌ Looks like
gymnasium, gym
In English means: "a hall or building for gymnastics or other indoor sports"
✅ Actually means
Gymnasium
(academic) high school (preparatory for university)
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Memory Tip
A German 'Gymnasium' is for brains, not brawn! It's a high school, not a 'gym'.
Example Sentences
1
Mein Bruder geht aufs Gymnasium.
My brother goes to high school.
2
Nach dem Gymnasium studiert sie Medizin.
After high school, she will study medicine.