allgemein bildend
Translation
general education, providing a general education
Examples
Er besucht eine allgemein bildende Schule.
He attends a general education school.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun providing general education... A general education school is not a vocational school.
Similar Words
comprehensive, fundamental
Etymology
From 'allgemein' (general) + 'bildend' (educating, forming). Literally 'generally educating'.
Memory Tips
Think of an education that 'builds' ('bildend') a 'general' ('allgemein') foundation of knowledge.