des Schülers
Translation
of the student, the student's
Examples
Das Buch des Schülers liegt auf dem Tisch.
The student's book is on the table.
Die Noten des Schülers sind sehr gut.
The student's grades are very good.
Grammar Patterns
((as genitive attribute)) of the... / 's The student's book is new.
Similar Words
des Studenten (of the university student), des Lehrers (of the teacher)
Etymology
Genitive singular of 'der Schüler' (the student). The '-s' ending marks the genitive case.
Memory Tips
Think of the '-s' ending as being similar to the English possessive ''s'. 'Das Buch des Schülers' = 'The student's book'.