German word

studentisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtuˈdɛntɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivetypical of students

Example

Das ist eine studentische Wohnung.

That is a student apartment.

Illustration for studentisch (typical of students)

More examples

Er kommt meistens in studentischer Kleidung zur Uni.

He usually comes to university in student attire.

Core concept

A study-centered lifestyle with shared resources, uncomplicated habits, and the flexible atmosphere of student accommodation.

Common phrases

  • studentische Wohngemeinschaft

    student flat share

  • studentische Kleidung

    student attire

  • studentisches Zimmer

    student room

Similar words

sparsam: Careful with resources and unlikely to waste them.
gemeinschaftlich: Organized around sharing activities, responsibilities, or resources with others.
studentenhaft: Suggesting a youthful, carefree, and somewhat sloppy student manner.
lässig: Unconcerned with formality and comfortably relaxed in manner or dress.

Definition in German

studentisch bezeichnet Verhaltensweisen, Wohn- oder Lebensformen, die an das Leben von Studierenden erinnern.

Word origin

German borrowed Student from Latin studens and created studentisch by attaching the German suffix -isch to express connection or resemblance.

Usage tips

  • Studentisch often describes a lifestyle or atmosphere, whereas Studenten- in compounds forms nouns for things associated with students.

Other meanings

  • studentadjective

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