der Gasthörer
Translation
auditor, visiting student, non-matriculated student
Examples
Als Gasthörer darf er an den Vorlesungen teilnehmen.
As an auditor, he is allowed to attend the lectures.
Grammar Patterns
to attend sth. as an auditor Als Gasthörer darf er an den Vorlesungen teilnehmen.
Similar Words
Auditor, Hospitant (observer)
Etymology
From 'Gast' (guest) + 'Hörer' (listener). A 'guest listener' in a lecture, who is not enrolled for credit.
Memory Tips
Imagine a student who is a 'guest' and only 'listens' (hören) to lectures without taking exams.