die Realschule
Translation
secondary school, junior high school, intermediate school
Examples
Meine Tochter geht auf die Realschule.
My daughter goes to the secondary school.
Nach der Realschule kann man eine Ausbildung machen.
After secondary school, you can do an apprenticeship.
Grammar Patterns
to go ((to a Realschule)) My daughter goes to the Realschule.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mittelschule (in some regions); Antonyms: Gymnasium (more academic), Hauptschule (more basic vocational)
Etymology
From 'Real' (from Latin 'res' meaning 'thing', thus practical/real-world) + 'Schule' (school). A school for practical matters.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'real-world' school, sitting between the academic Gymnasium and the vocational Hauptschule in the German school system.