English–German

“classmate” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtˌʃyːlɐ/

Example

Meine Mitschüler sind freundlich.

My classmates are friendly.

Illustration for Mitschüler (classmate)

How to say “classmate” in German

“Classmate” in German is Mitschüler.

A fellow student sits in the same classroom and shares the daily lessons and routines of the class.

Full entry for Mitschüler: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Mitschüler

Bei Gruppenarbeit sollte man Rücksicht auf Mitschüler nehmen.

During group work, one should be considerate of classmates.

Tips for using Mitschüler

  • Mitschüler is masculine, while Mitschülerin is feminine; the plural Mitschüler has the same form as the singular masculine noun.

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