Schularbeit
/ˈʃuːlˌar.baɪ̯t/feminine
The German word for lesson is Schularbeit. Wiktionary also lists Hausaufgabe.
Meaning: learning task assigned to a student (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Schularbeit | /ˈʃuːlˌar.baɪ̯t/ /ˈʃuːl.arˌbaɪ̯t/ |
feminine |
| Hausaufgabe | /ˈhaʊ̯sʔaʊ̯fˌɡaːbə/ | feminine |
The term refers to a learning task assigned to a student.
Which one should you use?
Hausaufgabe specifically refers to homework. Additionally, the word Kurs refers to a course rather than a single lesson.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Schularbeit is Schularbeiten, which can mean schoolwork or tests. The plural of Hausaufgabe is Hausaufgaben. The feminine nouns die Lektion and die Stunde are also available.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃuːlˌar.baɪ̯t/ (3 syllables). The stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While Schularbeit means 'schoolwork' in most of Germany, in Austria it specifically refers to a graded written test.
- The word Lektion is rarely used for a classroom period and instead refers to a specific numbered unit in a textbook.
- The term Hausaufgaben is almost always used in the plural, even if a student has only one single task to complete.
Examples in context
- Die heutige Lektion dreht sich um deutsche Grammatik.Today's lesson revolves around German grammar.
- Die erste Unterrichtsstunde beginnt um 8 Uhr morgens.The first lesson starts at 8 am.
- Gestern hatten wir eine Mathestunde, es war echt langweilig.Yesterday we had a math lesson, it was really boring.
- Die heutige Unterrichtseinheit dreht sich um österreichische Geschichte.Today's lesson revolves around Austrian history.
Example conversation
Two students are talking in the school hallway.
- SarahFelix, hast du die Schularbeit für heute fertig?Felix, do you have the schoolwork for today finished?
- FelixNein, Sarah, ich habe sie ganz vergessen.No, Sarah, I completely forgot about it.
- SarahDie Schularbeit ist aber sehr wichtig für die Note.But the assignment is very important for the grade.
- FelixIch werde sie schnell in der Pause schreiben.I will write it quickly during the break.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lesson” translations and entries Schularbeit, Hausaufgabe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
