die Kommilitonen
Translation
fellow students, classmates (university)
Examples
Ich lerne mit meinen Kommilitonen für die Prüfung.
I'm studying for the exam with my fellow students.
Viele Kommilitonen haben einen Nebenjob.
Many fellow students have a part-time job.
Grammar Patterns
((pl.)) as subject/object My Kommilitonen are very helpful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mitstudierende; Note context: Klassenkameraden (school classmates, not university)
Etymology
From Latin 'commilito', meaning 'fellow soldier'. 'Com-' (with) + 'miles' (soldier). It implies a comrade in the 'battle' of academic studies.
Memory Tips
Think of 'co-military' or 'comrade'. You are 'fighting' through your studies together at university.