die Promotionsstudierenden
Translation
doctoral students, PhD students, doctoral candidates
Examples
Die Promotionsstudierenden treffen sich wöchentlich.
The doctoral students meet weekly.
Er ist Promotionsstudierender an der Universität.
He is a doctoral student at the university.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is a doctoral student He is a doctoral student at the university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Doktorand, Doktorandin
Etymology
A compound of 'Promotion' (doctorate) and 'Studierende' (students), a nominalized present participle of 'studieren' (to study).
Memory Tips
Think of them as 'students' ('Studierende') who are studying for their academic 'promotion' (their doctorate).