der Student, -en

Meaning and Usage

"Der Student" in German means "the male student." It is used to refer to a male university or college student.

Linguistic Analysis

"Student" is a masculine noun. The plural form is "die Studenten."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Student" in German has a similar meaning to the word "student" in English. However, in German, it has a specific masculine form, while in English, "student" is gender-neutral.

Cultural Context

In German-speaking countries, "Studenten" often refers to students at a university or college level. The word "Schüler" is used for students at the primary or secondary school level.

Example Sentences

• Der Student lernt fleißig für die Prüfung. (The student is studying hard for the exam.)
• Viele Studenten leben in Wohngemeinschaften. (Many students live in shared apartments.)

Memory Tips

Associate "der Student" with the image of a male university student to remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

• Die Studentin (feminine form: the female student)
• Die Universität (the university)
• Die Vorlesung (the lecture)
• Das Studium (the studies)

Gender and Plural

• Gender: Masculine
• Plural: die Studenten

Conjugation

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