schulpflichtig
of school age; subject to compulsory education
Word details
- German meaning
- Schulpflichtig bedeutet, dass ein Kind das Alter erreicht hat, in dem es gesetzlich verpflichtet ist, die Schule zu besuchen.
- English meaning
- Of school age means that a child has reached the age at which they are legally required to attend school.
- Synonym
- bildungsberechtigt
- German example
- Mein Sohn ist jetzt schulpflichtig.
- English example
- My son is now of school age.
Example sentences with “schulpflichtig”
Alle Kinder ab sechs Jahren sind schulpflichtig. (All children from the age of six are subject to compulsory schooling.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'schulpflichtig' imply in Germany?
It refers to the legal requirement for children to attend school, which is strictly enforced in Germany.