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"Classmate" in German: Mitschüler / Mitschülerin
der Mitschüler / die Mitschülerin
Classmate in German is der Mitschüler for a male student and die Mitschülerin for a female student. Plural is die Mitschüler or die Mitschülerinnen.
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How to pronounce Mitschüler / Mitschülerin
Say it
MIT-shü-ler
/ˈmɪtˌʃyːlɐ/
MIT-shü-ler / MIT-shü-le-rin. Ü like ee with rounded lips.
"Classmate" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Mitschüler | classmate (male) Masculine. | Masculine. |
| die Mitschülerin | classmate (female) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| die Mitschüler | classmates Default plural. | Default plural. |
| Klassenkamerad | class comrade / classmate Also heard, a bit older. | Also heard, a bit older. |
How to use Mitschüler / Mitschülerin in real life
- 1Group project
Mein Mitschüler kennt die Aufgabe.
My classmate knows the assignment.
Mein Mitschüler.
- 2Notes
Die Mitschülerin schickt mir Fotos.
The classmate is sending me photos.
Die Mitschülerin.
- 3After class
Viele Mitschüler gehen ins Café.
Many classmates are going to the café.
Mitschüler plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Mitschüler / Mitschülerin
Incorrect: die Mitschüler (for one girl)
Correct: die Mitschülerin
Female singular needs -in: Mitschülerin.
Incorrect: der Mitschülerin
Correct: die Mitschülerin
Feminine form takes die.
Good to know
At university people more often say Kommilitone / Kommilitonin. Mitschüler is the school-classroom default.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a study partner
ChatPal
Arbeitest du mit einem Mitschüler?
Are you working with a classmate?
You
Ja, mit einer Mitschülerin aus Bio.
Yes, with a classmate from bio.
ChatPal
Gut. Manche Mitschüler lernen allein.
Good. Some classmates study alone.
You
Zu zweit geht's schneller.
It's faster in pairs.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Classmate" in German
Male classmate?
Der Mitschüler.
Female classmate?
Die Mitschülerin.
Plural?
Die Mitschüler or die Mitschülerinnen.
University word?
Often Kommilitone / Kommilitonin.
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