der Gymnasiaste
Translation
grammar school student, secondary school student (Gymnasium)
Examples
Der Gymnasiaste lernt für das Abitur.
The grammar school student is studying for his final exams.
Als Gymnasiaste hatte er viele Fächer.
As a grammar school student, he had many subjects.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) grammar school student The grammar school student is very diligent.
Similar Words
Schüler (pupil), Student (university student); Antonyms: Lehrer (teacher)
Etymology
From 'Gymnasium', the German secondary school, plus the suffix '-ast' denoting a person. 'Gymnasium' itself comes from Greek 'gymnasion'.
Memory Tips
Think of a student doing mental 'gymnastics' at a 'Gymnasium' to prepare for university.