der Schüler, –
student
Eine Person, die in eine Schule geht, um dort zu lernen.
The German word "Schüler" is a noun meaning "pupil" or "student", specifically someone attending a school (usually a child or adolescent in primary or secondary education). It comes from the verb "schulen", which means "to train" or "to educate".
Similar words:
- Student – refers to a university or college student.
- Schülerin – female pupil (the feminine form).
- Auszubildender – trainee or apprentice.
- Schulkind – school child.
Difference:
- Schüler refers explicitly to school students, typically in primary or secondary education.
- Student is used for higher education attendees.
- Auszubildender applies to vocational trainees.
- Schulkind emphasizes the child's age rather than their student role.
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Examples
Die Schüler lernen im Klassenzimmer.noun
The students learn in the classroom.
Einige Schüler lernen im Park.noun
Some students are studying in the park.
Viele Schüler sind draußen auf dem Pausenhof.noun
Many students are outside in the schoolyard.
Der Lehrer erklärt den Schülern die Regel.noun
The teacher explains the rule to the students.
Der Schüler schreibt heute einen Test.noun
The student is writing a test today.
Der Lehrer spricht mit einem Schüler auf dem Flur.noun
The teacher is talking to a student in the hallway.
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