die Volksbildung
Translation
public education, popular education, adult education
Examples
Die Volksbildung fördert das lebenslange Lernen.
Public education promotes lifelong learning.
Er setzte sich für die allgemeine Volksbildung ein.
He advocated for general public education.
Grammar Patterns
die Volksbildung fördern to promote public education The state should promote public education.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erwachsenenbildung (adult education), öffentliche Bildung (public education)
Etymology
From 'Volk' (people) and 'Bildung' (education). Literally means 'education for the people'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'folk's building' - building up the knowledge of the common folk.