No. 740 in Romanian
școală
"Școală" means "school" in English.
In a sentence
Am fost la școală ieri.
I went to school yesterday.
In this sentence, 'școală' is used in its common sense to refer to the institution where education is imparted.
Aceasta este școala mea preferată.
This is my favorite school.
Here, 'școala' is used to refer to a specific institution of learning that is favored.
El este foarte școlit; a terminat școala cu note excelente.
He is very well-educated; he finished school with excellent grades.
In this case, 'școala' demonstrates the contextual use referring to completed education or the system of schooling in a general sense.
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