das Schulwerk
Translation
scholarly work, educational foundation, oeuvre
Examples
Sein Schulwerk umfasst zahlreiche wichtige Abhandlungen.
His scholarly work includes numerous important treatises.
Das katholische Schulwerk betreibt viele Schulen.
The Catholic educational foundation runs many schools.
Grammar Patterns
to comprise/represent ((sth.)) His scholarly work represents a milestone.
to run/found ((sth.)) They founded a new educational foundation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Oeuvre, Gesamtwerk (complete works), wissenschaftliches Werk (scientific work)
Etymology
From Schule (school, or school of thought) + Werk (work). It means either scholarly work or the work of an educational organization.
Memory Tips
Visualize two meanings: the 'work' (Werk) from a 'school' of thought (a scholar's output), and the 'work' (Werk) done by a 'school' system (an educational foundation).