nounnoun
der Klassenkamerad, -en
classmate
The German word "Klassenkamerad" is a compound noun made up of:
- Klasse = "class" (a group of students)
- Kamerad = "comrade" or "friend"
Meaning:
A "Klassenkamerad" is a classmate, someone who is in the same class at school.
Similar words:
- Mitschüler (fellow student)
- Schulkamerad (schoolmate)
Difference:
- Klassenkamerad specifically refers to someone in your exact class,
- while Mitschüler and Schulkamerad are broader terms for fellow students or school friends and may not be limited to the same class group.
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Examples
Mein Klassenkamerad hilft mir bei den Hausaufgaben.noun
My classmate helps me with the homework.
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