die Volksschule
Translation
elementary school, primary school, public school (historical)
Examples
Mein Großvater ging in die Volksschule.
My grandfather went to elementary school.
Die alte Volksschule ist heute ein Museum.
The old elementary school is a museum today.
Grammar Patterns
((to go to ...)) to go to ... My grandpa went to the Volksschule.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grundschule (elementary school), Primarschule
Etymology
Composed of 'Volk' (people) and 'Schule' (school). A school for the common people.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'folk school,' the basic school that everyone attended. It's an older term for what is now mostly called 'Grundschule'.