der Mitschüler
Translation
classmate, schoolmate
Examples
Mein Mitschüler hilft mir bei den Hausaufgaben.
My classmate helps me with the homework.
Ich treffe meine alten Mitschüler jedes Jahr.
I meet my old schoolmates every year.
Grammar Patterns
a classmate of sb. He is a classmate of mine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Klassenkamerad, Schulkamerad; Antonym: Lehrer (teacher)
Etymology
From the prefix `mit-` (with, fellow) and the noun `Schüler` (pupil). Literally a 'fellow pupil'.
Memory Tips
Think of the `Schüler` (pupil) you go to school `mit` (with).