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
Composed of `mit-` (fellow) and `Schüler` (student). Literally a 'fellow student'.
Memory Tips
It's the `Schüler` (student) who is `mit` (with) you in class.