die Turnhalle
Translation
gymnasium, sports hall
Examples
Wir haben Sport in der Turnhalle.
We have sports in the gymnasium.
Die Schule hat eine neue Turnhalle.
The school has a new sports hall.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 ((the gym)) in the gym (location) We have sports in the Turnhalle.
in+4 ((the gym)) into the gym (direction) The children go into the Turnhalle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Sporthalle
Etymology
Composed of 'turnen' (to do gymnastics) and 'Halle' (hall). Literally a 'gymnastics hall'.
Memory Tips
Think of people 'turning' and tumbling in a large 'hall'. The English word 'turn' can be a good hook.