die Gymnasien
Translation
grammar schools, secondary schools (Gymnasien)
Examples
In dieser Stadt gibt es drei Gymnasien.
In this city, there are three grammar schools.
Die Gymnasien bereiten auf die Universität vor.
The grammar schools prepare students for university.
Grammar Patterns
to attend grammar schools Viele Schüler gehen auf die Gymnasien.
Similar Words
Schulen (schools), Universitäten (universities)
Etymology
This is the plural form of 'Gymnasium'. The '-en' ending is a common plural marker in German, often for words of foreign origin.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'Gymnasien' refers to multiple schools. The singular is 'das Gymnasium'.