German word

Mitschüler

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtˌʃyːlɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounclassmate

Example

Meine Mitschüler sind freundlich.

My classmates are friendly.

Illustration for Mitschüler (classmate)

More examples

Bei Gruppenarbeit sollte man Rücksicht auf Mitschüler nehmen.

During group work, one should be considerate of classmates.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Rücksicht auf Mitschüler nehmen

    be considerate of classmates

  • sich mit Mitschülern verabreden

    arrange to meet with classmates

  • Mitschüler ansprechen

    speak to a classmate

Similar words

Klassenkamerad: A student in the same class who attends the same lessons.
Schulkollege: A peer from the same school, sometimes also a friend.
Kommilitone: A university peer who attends the same lectures or seminars.
Kurskamerad: A fellow participant learning in the same course or class.

Definition in German

Person, die zusammen mit anderen dieselbe Klasse besucht

Word origin

Mitschüler combines mit, meaning 'with' or 'alongside', with Schüler, 'student', which derives from Schule, ultimately from Latin schola.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

Related words

  • Mitschülerinfemale classmatenoun

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