die Schulstunde
Translation
class period, school lesson, lesson
Examples
Eine Schulstunde dauert meist 45 Minuten.
A class period usually lasts 45 minutes.
In der ersten Schulstunde haben wir Deutsch.
In the first period, we have German.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject (nominative) The class period is interesting.
((as object)) as an object (accusative) I have the next class period free.
((dative)) in the dative case In der Schulstunde, we pay close attention.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unterrichtsstunde, Lektion
Etymology
From 'Schule' (school) + 'Stunde' (hour/lesson). Literally a 'school hour'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'Stunde' (hour) that you spend in 'Schule' (school). It's one period in your school day.