Klassenzimmer
neuter
The English word classroom is translated into German as Klassenzimmer. Wiktionary also lists Klassenraum.
Meaning: room in a school (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Klassenzimmer | neuter | |
| Klassenraum | /ˈklasn̩ˌʁaʊ̯m/ | masculine |
Klassenzimmer and Klassenraum both refer to a room in a school. In certain contexts, you may also hear people refer to a classroom simply as Der Raum.
What does it mean word for word?
Klassenzimmer is a compound of Klasse (class) and Zimmer (room). Klassenraum is a compound of Klasse (class) and Raum (room/space).
Which one should you use?
While both mean classroom, Klassenzimmer is more common in general usage, whereas Klassenraum is often used in more formal or administrative school contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Schulzimmer is a colloquial term for classroom used in certain regions such as Switzerland.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Klassenzimmer is Klassenzimmer, meaning the form does not change. The plural of Klassenraum is Klassenräume.
Did you know?
- The word Klasse is a loanword from the Latin classis, which originally referred to a division of the Roman fleet. It evolved from a naval term to a social rank and finally to a school group.
- In German schools, the Klassenzimmer is often treated as a home base for a specific group of students who stay together for most subjects. This differs from the American system where students move rooms for every class.
- The '-n-' found in the middle of Klassenzimmer is a connecting element, known as a 'Fugenelement', used to join two nouns together smoothly.
Examples in context
- Er ist im Klassenzimmer.He is in the classroom.This sentence is useful for showing someone's location in the Klassenzimmer.Tatoeba #9387590 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9030502 by Amastan
- Er lief ins Klassenzimmer.He ran into the classroom.This sentence is useful for describing movement into the Klassenzimmer.Tatoeba #819418 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #295363 by CK
- Ich esse im Klassenzimmer.I eat in the classroom.This sentence is useful for describing an action taking place inside the Klassenzimmer.Tatoeba #8091229 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #500368 by blay_paul
- In unserem Klassenzimmer lernen wir Deutsch und Mathematik.In our classroom, we learn German and Mathematics.
- Bitte gehen Sie zum Unterrichtsraum Nummer 5.Please go to classroom number 5.
- In welchem Schulzimmer findet der Unterricht statt?In which classroom does the class take place?
- Wo ist der Raum für den Deutschkurs?Where is the room for the German course?
- Bitte leise eintreten, wenn Sie das Klassenzimmer betreten.Please enter the classroom quietly.
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Example conversation
Two students are looking for their room in a school hallway.
- JuliaWo ist das Klassenzimmer?Where is the classroom?
- LukasDas Klassenzimmer ist dort vorne.The classroom is over there.
- JuliaDanke, Lukas.Thanks, Lukas.
- LukasGerne, Julia.You're welcome, Julia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “classroom” translations and entries Klassenzimmer, Klassenraum, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
