No. 7,656 in German
gymnasiums
A "Gymnasium" in German refers to a secondary school that prepares students for university with a focus on academic education.
In a sentence
Das Gymnasium in unserer Stadt hat eine lange Tradition.
The high school in our city has a long tradition.
In this sentence, the word 'Gymnasium' refers to a secondary school in the German educational system.
Im Sportunterricht nutzen wir die Turnhalle des Gymnasiums.
In physical education classes, we use the gym of the high school.
Here, the word 'Gymnasium' points to the institution and indirectly references its facilities.
Die Schüler des Gymnasiums bereiten sich auf ihre Abschlussprüfungen vor.
The students of the high school are preparing for their final exams.
This usage showcases 'Gymnasium' to denote the collective educational body of the secondary school.
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