Studiersaal
The German word for study hall is Studiersaal.
Studiersaal refers to a class period.
Meaning: class period (noun)
Did you know?
- The word studieren in Studiersaal specifically refers to academic study at a university level, whereas general studying for a school test is called lernen.
- In many German schools, the concept of a supervised 'study hall' is less common than in the US, as students are often expected to manage their Freistunden independently in the library or a cafe.
- The suffix -saal in Studiersaal refers to a large, high-ceilinged hall, a linguistic relic of older, grander academic buildings.
Examples in context
- Der Studienraum ist von 8 bis 18 Uhr geöffnet.The study hall is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Treffen wir uns im Lernraum, um gemeinsam zu lernen?Shall we meet in the study hall to study together?
Example conversation
Two students are talking in the school hallway.
- MaximilianWo ist Julia?Where is Julia?
- JuliaSie ist im Studiersaal.She is in study hall.
- MaximilianGehen wir auch dorthin?Shall we go there too?
- JuliaJa, wir haben dort Zeit.Yes, we have time there.
