What is the German translation for the English term 'gym(nasium)'?

• A. Turnhalle
• B. Sporthalle
• C. Gymnasium
• D. Trainingshalle

Answer: (B)

This item tests how the word for a place to do indoor sport translates into German depending on context. In German, Turnhalle is the gym you’d find at a school, the room where PE classes take place. Sporthalle is a more general indoor sports hall used for clubs, events, or different venues. Since the term gym(nasium) in everyday English often refers to a general place for indoor sport rather than a school room, Sporthalle fits as the broad translation when no school context is given. Remember that Gymnasium in German also means a high school, which can be confusing if you see the word alone. Trainingshalle is less common and sounds like a training room rather than a standard sports hall. So for a general reference to an indoor sports facility, Sporthalle is the best match.