der Schüler
Translation
student, pupil, schoolboy, disciple
Examples
Der Schüler lernt Deutsch.
The student is learning German.
Es gibt viele Schüler in der Klasse.
There are many students in the class.
Er ist ein fleißiger Schüler.
He is a diligent student.
Grammar Patterns
a student in ... grade He is a student in 10th grade.
to be a student of ((sb.)) He was a student of Einstein.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lernender; Distinction: Student (university only)
Etymology
Derived from 'Schule' (school) + suffix '-er' (person).
Memory Tips
Use 'Schüler' for K-12, 'Student' only for college/university.