Translation of German word "Student" to English
derStudent
/ʃtʊdɛnt/
Meaning
AdjectiveClipping of Student's.
How to use
The masculine noun Student ('university student') belongs to the weak masculine declension (n-declension) and takes the ending -en in all oblique cases: des Studenten, dem Studenten, den Studenten. Plural is Studenten. Feminine counterpart is Studentin (plural Studentinnen). Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as an adjective, but it is a noun. It is strictly used for university students; school students are Schüler.
🇬🇧 English
student
Example
Sie studiert menschliche Interaktionen.
She studies human interactions.
Die Studenten waren unterwegs, um Spenden für die Lumpenwoche zu sammeln.
The students were out collecting donations for Rag Week.
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Common phrases
- Studentin— female student (related noun)
- ausländischer Student— foreign student
- Studentenausweis— student ID card (related)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Student"?▼
The German word "der Student" is defined as: "Clipping of Student's."
What does the German word "der Student" mean?▼
The German word "der Student" means "student" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Student"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sie studiert menschliche Interaktionen." (which translates as "She studies human interactions.").
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