English–German
“student” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃyːlɐ/
Example
Der Schüler lernt Deutsch.
The student is learning German.
How to say “student” in German
“Student” in German is Schüler.
A person learning within a school system, from primary school through secondary school.
Example sentences with Schüler
Viele Schüler fragen den Lehrer.
Many students ask the teacher.
Tips for using Schüler
- In modern German, Student usually refers to a university student, while Schüler normally refers to someone attending a school.
Other German words for “student”
Die Studenten lernen in der Bibliothek.
The students are studying in the library.
Die Studentin studiert an der Universität.
The student is studying at the university.
Der Studierende schreibt eine Seminararbeit.
The student is writing a term paper.


