Meaning 1education; Germany and Austria · 82%
A secondary school that prepares students for the Abitur and later university study.
Natural examples
Meine Tochter besucht ein Gymnasium in der Innenstadt.
My daughter attends a secondary school downtown.
Am Gymnasium lernt er seit diesem Jahr Latein.
He has studied Latin at the school since this year.
Das Gymnasium organisiert einen Informationsabend für Eltern.
The secondary school is holding an information evening for parents.
Usage note
Gymnasium is neuter; its plural is Gymnasien. School systems vary by region; in Germany it does not mean a fitness gym.
Mini-lesson: Gymnasium
A secondary school that prepares students for the Abitur and later university study. Gymnasium is neuter; its plural is Gymnasien. School systems vary by region; in Germany it does not mean a fitness gym.
Check your learning
Choose one answer.Which definition matches «Gymnasium»?