das Gymnasium
Translation
college-preparatory high school, gymnasium, academic high school
Examples
Er besucht ein humanistisches Gymnasium.
He attends a humanities-focused college prep high school.
Nach dem Gymnasium will sie studieren.
After high school, she wants to study at a university.
Grammar Patterns
to go to a college-prep high school Mein Bruder geht auf ein Gymnasium.
Similar Words
Synonyms: college-preparatory high school; Other school types: Realschule, Hauptschule
Etymology
From Greek 'gymnasion' (a place for exercise). It first meant a place for physical training, then later for intellectual training as well.
Memory Tips
Imagine it as a 'gym for the mind,' where students exercise their brains for college.