class representative
der Klassensprecher, die Klassensprecher
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class representative
A student elected by their class to represent its interests, especially to teachers and the school administration.
Der Klassensprecher sprach mit der Schulleiterin über die Wünsche seiner Klasse.
The class representative spoke with the principal about what the class wanted.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Klassensprecher |
| genitive | des Klassensprechers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Klassensprecher | die Klassensprecher |
| accusative | den Klassensprecher | die Klassensprecher |
| dative | dem Klassensprecher | den Klassensprechern |
| genitive | des Klassensprechers | der Klassensprecher |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Klassensprecher' is made up of 'Klasse' (class) and 'Sprecher' (speaker). The component 'Sprecher' helps you remember it: this person speaks for the whole class.
Unser Klassensprecher spricht bei der Versammlung für unsere Klasse.
Our class representative speaks for our class at the assembly.
The typical pattern is 'jemanden zum Klassensprecher wählen' (to elect someone as class representative). The person elected is in the accusative; 'zum' is the combination of 'zu' and 'dem'.
Die Klasse hat ihn zum Klassensprecher gewählt.
The class elected him as class representative.
This role is often associated with 'das Amt des Klassensprechers übernehmen' (to take on the position of class representative) or 'das Amt des Klassensprechers ausüben' (to perform the duties of class representative). Here, 'Amt' refers to the official role and its responsibilities.
Nach der Wahl übernahm Paul das Amt des Klassensprechers.
After the election, Paul took on the position of class representative.
