der Klassensprecher
Translation
class representative, class president
Examples
Er wurde zum Klassensprecher gewählt.
He was elected class representative.
Der Klassensprecher vertritt die Interessen der Klasse.
The class representative represents the interests of the class.
Grammar Patterns
to elect ((sb.)) ((as sth.)) He was elected class representative.
to be ((subject)) The class representative is very responsible.
Similar Words
Schülersprecher (student council president), Vertreter (representative)
Etymology
From 'Klasse' (class) + 'Sprecher' (speaker). Literally, the 'speaker for the class'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the person who 'speaks' on behalf of the 'class'.