der Gymnasiast
Gymnasium student
A student who attends a Gymnasium. The female form is die Gymnasiastin.
EXAMPLE
Als Gymnasiast musste er viel Latein und Mathematik lernen.
As a Gymnasium student, he had to learn a lot of Latin and mathematics.
der Gymnasiast
Gymnasium student
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Meanings
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Word family
The word 'Gymnasiast' (Gymnasium student) is derived directly from the word 'das Gymnasium' (academic secondary school). It refers to a person who attends this particular type of secondary school.
EXAMPLE
Mein Bruder ist Gymnasiast in der zehnten Klasse.
My brother is a Gymnasium student in tenth grade.
Context: school system
This term is specific to the education system in German-speaking countries. It is used to clearly distinguish students from those at other types of schools, such as the Realschule or Hauptschule.
EXAMPLE
Die Anforderungen an Gymnasiasten sind oft höher als an andere Schüler.
The demands placed on Gymnasium students are often higher than those placed on other students.
Typical usage
The word is often used in the construction 'als Gymnasiast' (as a Gymnasium student) to describe a role or a period in life. Typical verbs are 'lernen' (to learn/study), 'müssen' (must/have to), or 'sein' (to be).
EXAMPLE
Als Gymnasiastin hatte ich fünfmal pro Woche Sportunterricht.
As a Gymnasium student, I had physical education five times a week.
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