Usage Note
Klassenzimmer is the physical room where a class is taught, combining Klasse (class) and Zimmer (room). The synonym Klassenraum is also common. For lecture halls at university, German instead uses Hörsaal rather than Klassenzimmer.
Examples
"Die Schüler warten im Klassenzimmer auf den Lehrer."
Natural Translation
The pupils wait in the classroom for the teacher.
Literal Translation
The pupils wait in-the class-room for the teacher.
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