This is the 572nd most frequent German word.
kurs
The German word "Kurs" translates to "course" in English, referring to a class, direction, or rate (e.g., stock exchange or navigation).
In this sentence, 'Kurs' refers to an educational course or class that one attends to learn a specific subject.
Ich besuche einen Kunstkurs in der Volkshochschule.
I attend an art course at the community college.
Here, 'Kurs' refers to the financial exchange rate, which indicates the value of one currency against another.
Der Wechselkurs zwischen Dollar und Euro ist gestiegen.
The exchange rate between the dollar and the euro has increased.
In this context, 'Kurs' means the direction or path taken by a moving object, such as a ship.