Schüler
Meaning and Usage
"Schüler" in German means "student" in English, referring to a person who is enrolled in school and attends classes.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Schüler" is a noun. It doesn't contain any prefix or suffix. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old High German word "scuolahari," which means "student."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "Schüler" directly translates to "student" in English, and they are used in similar contexts to refer to an individual attending an educational institution.
Cultural Context
In the German education system, the term "Schüler" is commonly used to refer to students at various levels, including primary, secondary, and higher education.
Example Sentences
- Die Schüler lernen Deutsch.
- Die Schülerinnen und Schüler gehen jeden Tag in die Schule.
Memory Tips
Associate "Schüler" with "school" as both words start with "sch" and think of a student attending school.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Schülerin (feminine form of "Schüler"): female student
- der Student (male form of "student"): university student
- die Studentin (feminine form of "student"): female university student
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: masculine Plural: die Schüler (the students)
Conjugation (for verbs)
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