der Religionsunterricht
Translation
religious education, religious instruction, RE
Examples
In Deutschland ist Religionsunterricht ein Schulfach.
In Germany, religious education is a school subject.
Er nimmt am Religionsunterricht teil.
He participates in the religious education class.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((sth.)) to have (a class) We have religious education today.
Similar Words
Ethikunterricht (ethics class)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Religion' (religion) and 'Unterricht' (instruction, lesson).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'religion's instruction'. 'Unterricht' sounds a bit like 'under-right', as in getting the right instruction.