What does it mean word for word?
Erwachsenenbildung is a compound noun. It consists of Erwachsenen, meaning adults and Bildung, meaning education or formation.
Which one should you use?
Erwachsenenbildung is the most standard and widely used term. Weiterbildung für Erwachsene is a formal phrase that specifically emphasizes further training for adults, while Bildung für Erwachsene is a formal term emphasizing the general concept of education for adults.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Volkshochschule (VHS) refers to adult education centers that are found in many German-speaking regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a German noun, Erwachsenenbildung is always capitalized. It is a feminine noun and takes the feminine article die (e.g., die Erwachsenenbildung).
When do people say it?
In many German-speaking regions, the concept of adult education is embodied by the Volkshochschule (VHS), which are community centers providing various educational courses.
Did you know?
- The word Erwachsenen is actually a derivative of the verb erwachsen, which means 'to grow' or 'to arise', linking the state of being an adult directly to the process of growth.
- The term Bildung is a central pillar of German identity, historically linked to the 'Bildungsbürgertum', a class of people defined by their education and culture rather than just wealth.
- The concept of the Volkshochschule is deeply rooted in the 'popular education' movement, aiming to make high-level knowledge accessible to the common 'Volk' or people.
Examples in context
- Ich interessiere mich für die Erwachsenenbildung.I'm interested in adult education.
- Die Weiterbildung für Erwachsene bietet zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zur persönlichen Entwicklung.Adult education offers numerous opportunities for personal growth.
- Die Bildung für Erwachsene spielt eine wichtige Rolle in unserer Gesellschaft.Adult education plays an important role in our society.
- Ich nehme an einem Kurs an der Volkshochschule teil.I'm participating in a course at the adult education center.
- In meiner Erwachsenenbildungseinrichtung kann man verschiedene Sprachkurse belegen.In my adult education center, you can take various language courses.
- Sie arbeitet im Bereich der Erwachsenenbildung.She works in the field of adult education.
- Die Erwachsenenbildung bietet viele Kurse an.Adult education offers many courses.
- Er arbeitet im Bereich der Erwachsenenbildung.He works in the field of adult education.
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are talking about career changes in a cafe.
- LukasJulia, suchst du einen neuen Job?Julia, are you looking for a new job?
- JuliaJa, vielleicht etwas in der Erwachsenenbildung.Yes, maybe something in adult education.
- LukasDas passt gut zu dir.That fits you well.
- JuliaDanke, Lukas, das ist sehr nett.Thanks, Lukas, that is very kind.
