German Conversation · Level 3
88 words
German word
Student
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃtuˈdɛnt/
Meaning
- masculine nounstudent
Example
Die Studenten lernen in der Bibliothek.
The students are studying in the library.
More examples
Viele Studenten arbeiten neben dem Studium.
Many students work alongside their studies.
Core concept
A person enrolled at a university, attending courses and pursuing academic qualifications.
Common phrases
als Student
as a student
Similar words
Schüler: A school pupil or secondary-school student.
Studentin: A female university student pursuing academic qualifications.
Kommilitone: A fellow student at the same university or in the same field.
Definition in German
Student ist eine Person, die an einer Hochschule eingeschrieben ist und dort studiert.
Word origin
Student is borrowed from Latin studens, the present participle of studere, 'to study,' and entered German as a term for a university learner.
Usage tips
- Student is a weak masculine noun, so singular forms include der Student, den Studenten, and dem Studenten, while the plural is Studenten.
Other meanings
- undergraduatenoun
Opposites
- Berufstätigerworking personnoun
Related words
- Studentinfemale studentnoun