die Klasse
Translation
class, grade, category, type
Examples
Meine Tochter ist in der zweiten Klasse.
My daughter is in the second grade.
Das ist ein Hotel der ersten Klasse.
That is a first-class hotel.
Die ganze Klasse macht einen Ausflug.
The whole class is going on a trip.
Grammar Patterns
to be in ((a class)) in einer Klasse sein He is in class 5b.
to be in ((a class of its own)) eine Klasse für sich sein This wine is in a class of its own.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stufe, Jahrgang, Kategorie, Art
Etymology
From the Latin word 'classis,' meaning a division or fleet. It shares its origin with the English word 'class.'
Memory Tips
This word is a near-perfect cognate with the English 'class,' so it's one of the easiest German nouns to learn.