allgemein bildende
Translation
general education
Examples
Das Gymnasium ist eine allgemein bildende Schule.
The Gymnasium is a general education school.
Grammar Patterns
allgemein bildend + Noun providing general education A 'Gymnasium' is an 'allgemein bildende Schule'.
Similar Words
Synonyms: comprehensive, fundamental; Antonyms: berufsbildend (vocational), fachspezifisch (specialized)
Etymology
Composed of 'allgemein' (general) and 'bildende' (educating, forming). It literally means 'generally educating'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'building' ('bilden') a 'general' ('allgemein') foundation of knowledge, as opposed to vocational training.