German Conversation · Level 25
90 words
German word
Schüler
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃyːlɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounstudent
Example
Der Schüler lernt Deutsch.
The student is learning German.
More examples
Viele Schüler fragen den Lehrer.
Many students ask the teacher.
Core concept
A person learning within a school system, from primary school through secondary school.
Common phrases
der Schüler
the student
die Schüler
the students
viele Schüler
many students
Similar words
Student: A university student pursuing specialized studies.
Schülerin: A female student attending school.
Definition in German
Eine Person, die eine Schule besucht und dort lernt.
Word origin
The noun is formed from Schule, "school," with the German suffix -er for a person connected with the activity or place.
Usage tips
- In modern German, Student usually refers to a university student, while Schüler normally refers to someone attending a school.