Schoolbag Meaning in English
word
ˈskuːlˌbæɡ
SKOOL-bag
skˈuːlbæɡ
SKOOL-bag
Definition
A bag used by students to carry books, notebooks, and other school supplies.
Usage & Nuances
Common in British English. In American English, 'backpack' is more frequent, but 'schoolbag' always refers to a student’s bag for school. Often used in children’s language or when describing school routines.
Spanish: mochila escolarPortuguese (BR): mochila escolarPortuguese (PT): mochila escolarChinese (Simplified): 书包Chinese (Traditional): 書包Hindi: स्कूल बैगArabic: حقيبة مدرسيةBengali: স্কুলব্যাগ - স্কুলব্যাগ (বই রাখার ব্যাগ)Russian: школьный рюкзак - школьная сумкаJapanese: ランドセル - 学校用かばんVietnamese: cặp sách - ba lô đi họcKorean: 책가방 - 학교가방Turkish: okul çantasıUrdu: اسکول بیگIndonesian: tas sekolah - ransel sekolah
Example Sentences
My schoolbag is blue and very heavy.
basic
He forgot his schoolbag at home.
basic
Please put your books in your schoolbag.
basic
I can never find anything in my messy schoolbag.
natural
Her schoolbag is full of snacks and toys, not just schoolbooks.
natural
Don't leave your schoolbag on the bus again!
natural