Der Kurs
Example: Der Kurs beginnt jeden Montag um neun Uhr.
Definition
"Der Kurs" refers to a class or course in an educational setting, where students learn specific subjects or skills. It can be a series of lessons or lectures, often scheduled regularly, such as in the example phrase, "Der Kurs beginnt jeden Montag um neun Uhr."
Etymology
"Der Kurs" comes from the Latin word "cursus," meaning 'a running, course, or race.' It entered German via Middle High German and was adapted to refer to a sequence or series of lessons, reflecting the idea of progressing through a path of learning. Did you know? The word 'course' in English shares the same Latin root.
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"Der Kurs" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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