die Turnhalle
Translation
gymnasium, gym
Examples
Wir haben Sport in der Turnhalle.
We have P.E. in the gym.
Die Schule hat eine neue Turnhalle.
The school has a new gymnasium.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 ((the gym)) in the gym (location) We have P.E. in the Turnhalle.
in+4 ((the gym)) into the gym (direction) The kids go into the Turnhalle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Sporthalle
Etymology
A compound word from 'turnen' (to do gymnastics) and 'Halle' (hall). So, a 'gymnastics hall'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Turn-' to the English word 'turn,' as in turning flips in a gym, and 'Halle' to 'hall'.