der Abiturient
Translation
male high school graduate (taking A-levels), male school-leaver
Examples
Mein Bruder ist dieses Jahr Abiturient.
My brother is a school-leaver this year.
Als Abiturient muss man viel lernen.
As a student taking A-levels, you have to study a lot.
Grammar Patterns
((the male high school graduate)) male high school graduate My brother is a high school graduate.
Similar Words
Absolvent (graduate), Maturant (in Austria/Switzerland)
Etymology
From 'Abitur', the German secondary school leaving examination, which comes from Latin 'abire' (to go away). The suffix '-ent' denotes a person.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a student who is about to 'exit' school after the 'Abitur' exam.