der Musterschüler
Translation
model student, star pupil
Examples
Er war in der Schule immer ein Musterschüler.
He was always a model student at school.
Die Lehrerin lobte die Musterschülerin.
The teacher praised the model student (female).
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) model student He was always a model student.
Similar Words
Vorzeigeschüler (showcase student); Antonyms: Faulpelz (lazybones)
Etymology
A compound of 'Muster' (model, pattern) and 'Schüler' (student, pupil). Literally a 'model student'.
Memory Tips
A 'Schüler' (student) who is a 'Muster' (model) for all others.