die Bergakademie
Translation
mining academy, school of mines
Examples
Er studierte an der Bergakademie.
He studied at the mining academy.
Die Bergakademie forscht an neuen Abbaumethoden.
The mining academy is researching new mining methods.
Grammar Patterns
to study at sth. He studied at the mining academy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Montanuniversität, Bergschule
Etymology
From 'Berg' (mountain) and 'Akademie' (academy). An academy for things that come from mountains, i.e., mining.
Memory Tips
Picture an 'academy' (Akademie) in the 'mountains' (Berg) for studying mining.