Pflichtfach

compulsory subject, required course

noun PFLICHT-fakh Rare

Usage Note

Pflichtfach contrasts with Wahlfach (elective). In German schools and universities, Pflichtfächer are subjects every student must take regardless of specialisation. Deutsch und Mathematik sind typische Pflichtfächer.

Examples

"Sport ist an unserer Schule ein Pflichtfach bis zur zehnten Klasse."

Natural Translation

Sport is a compulsory subject at our school up to the tenth grade.

Literal Translation

Sport is at our school a required-subject until the tenth class.

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