das Gymnasium

Plural: die Gymnasien
Noun #578 Noun
1.

"academic high school"

(School type you go to to get Abitur, which lets you enter university. Takes 12 years total. Does NOT mean the same as English "gymnasium" even though German does use "gym". )

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How many meanings does the German word 'Gymnasium' have?

Gymnasium has 1 distinct meaning: 1. "academic high school".

What is the gender of 'Gymnasium'?

das

What is the plural of 'Gymnasium'?

die Gymnasien

What is 'Gymnasium' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Gymnasium'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.