Die Klasse
Example: Die Klasse lernt heute Mathematik im Unterricht.
Definition
"Die Klasse" refers to a group of students who learn together in a school setting, typically under the guidance of a teacher. It represents the collective body of pupils attending lessons, such as in the example phrase where the class studies mathematics during a lesson.
Etymology
The German word "die Klasse" originates from the Latin word 'classis,' which meant a group or division, especially in a military context. Over time, it evolved in German to specifically denote a group of students learning together, highlighting the idea of an organized collective.
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"Die Klasse" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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