Volkshochschule

community college, adult education centre

noun FOLKS-hohkh-shoo-le Rare

Usage Note

Volkshochschule (VHS) is the German institution for adult education, offering affordable courses in languages, culture, health, and vocational topics. Almost every German city or district has one; they are partly publicly funded.

Examples

"Sie belegt an der Volkshochschule einen Spanischkurs für Anfänger."

Natural Translation

She is taking a Spanish course for beginners at the adult education centre.

Literal Translation

She enrolls at the adult-education-centre a Spanish-course for beginners.

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