das Schulgelände
Translation
school grounds, school premises, campus
Examples
Das Schulgelände ist sehr groß.
The school grounds are very large.
Rauchen ist auf dem Schulgelände verboten.
Smoking is forbidden on the school grounds.
Grammar Patterns
on the school grounds The kids are playing on the school grounds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Campus, Schulhof
Etymology
Composed of 'Schule' (school) and 'Gelände' (grounds, terrain). Literally 'school grounds'.
Memory Tips
Picture the entire terrain ('Gelände') of a school, not just the building. 'Gelände' sounds a bit like 'land'.