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pupil in German

pupil in German is Schüler, Schülerin, Schulkind — pupil means a student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.

pupil in German

Schüler
noun
(dated, _, except in, _, UK) A learner at a school under the supervision of a teacher.
Schülerin
noun
(dated, _, except in, _, UK) A learner at a school under the supervision of a teacher.
Schulkind
noun
(dated, _, except in, _, UK) A learner at a school under the supervision of a teacher.
Pupille
noun
(anatomy) The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.
Sehloch
noun
(anatomy) The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.
das Schwarze im Auge
noun
(anatomy) The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.

What does "pupil" mean?

  1. noun A student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.
    "The teacher praised her star pupil for the excellent essay."
  2. noun The round opening in the center of the eye's iris that lets light in.
    "The doctor shone a light in his eye to check how quickly the pupil contracted."

pupil in a sentence

  • The teacher praised her star pupil for the excellent essay.
  • Pupils lined up outside the classroom before the bell rang.
  • The doctor shone a light in his eye to check how quickly the pupil contracted.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pupil" in German?

"pupil" in German is Schüler, Schülerin, Schulkind. pupil means: A student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.

How do you use "pupil" in a sentence?

Example: "The teacher praised her star pupil for the excellent essay." In German, "pupil" is Schüler, Schülerin, Schulkind.

Are there other ways to say "pupil" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "pupil": Schüler, Schülerin, Schulkind, Pupille, Sehloch, das Schwarze im Auge.

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