Schulfächer
The English phrase "school subjects" is translated into German as Schulfächer.
Schulfächer refers to the different branches of knowledge or areas of study taught in a school. Examples of individual subjects include Mathematik (mathematics), Deutsch (German), Englisch (English), Geschichte (history), Chemie (chemistry), Physik (physics), Kunst (art), Sport (physical education/sports) and Musik (music).
What does it mean word for word?
This is a compound noun consisting of Schule (school) and Fächer (subjects or compartments).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is Schulfach, which is a neuter noun and is used with the definite article das Schulfach (the school subject). The plural form is Schulfächer, which uses the definite article die (die Schulfächer, the school subjects).
Did you know?
- The word Fächer in Schulfächer comes from the verb fächern, which means to fan out or spread. This implies that subjects are like the individual ribs of a folding fan spreading out from a single point.
- In some German states, Religion remains a compulsory Schulfach, though students may choose between Catholic and Protestant instruction.
- German students might describe a subject as trocken (dry) if the Schulfach is boring or lacks practical application.
Examples in context
- Die Mathematikprüfung war schwierig.The mathematics exam was difficult.
- In Mathe haben wir heute Algebra gelernt.Today, we learned algebra in math.
- Deutsch ist mein Lieblingsfach.German is my favorite subject.
- Ich lese gerne deutsche Literatur.I enjoy reading German literature.
- Englisch ist eine wichtige Sprache in der globalisierten Welt.English is an important language in the globalized world.
- Wir haben heute einen Film auf Englisch geschaut.Today, we watched a movie in English.
- Ich muss mich besser auf Chemie vorbereiten.I need to prepare better for chemistry.
- Chemische Reaktionen können sehr interessant sein.Chemical reactions can be very interesting.
- Physik kann kompliziert sein, aber auch faszinierend.Physics can be complicated but also fascinating.
- Wir haben heute über Newtons Gesetze in Physik gesprochen.Today, we talked about Newton's laws in physics.
- Kunstunterricht erlaubt uns, unsere Kreativität auszudrücken.Art class allows us to express our creativity.
- Im Sportunterricht spielen wir oft Fußball.In physical education, we often play soccer.
- Musikunterricht macht mir viel Spaß.I really enjoy music class.
- Welche Schulfächer magst du?Which school subjects do you like?
- Meine Schulfächer sind Mathe und Bio.My school subjects are math and biology.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their school schedule in the hallway.
- LauraWas sind deine liebsten Schulfächer?What are your favorite school subjects?
- LukasIch mag Geschichte und Kunst sehr.I like history and art very much.
- LauraEcht? Ich finde Geschichte langweilig.Really? I find history boring.
- LukasDas ist okay, jeder hat andere Interessen.That is okay, everyone has different interests.
