der Musterschüler
model student
A student who performs particularly well and behaves as a role model.
EXAMPLE
Als Musterschüler bekam er in allen Fächern sehr gute Noten.
As a model student, he received very good grades in all subjects.
der Musterschüler
model student
der Musterschüler, die Musterschüler
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Musterschüler, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Musterschüler |
| genitive | des Musterschülers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Musterschüler | die Musterschüler |
| accusative | den Musterschüler | die Musterschüler |
| dative | dem Musterschüler | den Musterschülern |
| genitive | des Musterschülers | der Musterschüler |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Musterschüler' is made up of 'Muster' (model) and 'Schüler' (student). Here, the component 'Muster' shows that the person is seen as a role model for others.
EXAMPLE
Die Lehrerin bezeichnet ihn als Musterschüler, an dem sich die anderen orientieren können.
The teacher describes him as a model student whom the others can look up to.
Typical collocations
Common collocations are 'als Musterschüler gelten' (to be considered a model student) and 'jemanden als Musterschüler bezeichnen' (to describe someone as a model student). These expressions describe how others judge a student.
EXAMPLE
Weil er zuverlässig ist und gute Noten schreibt, gilt er als Musterschüler.
Because he is reliable and gets good grades, he is considered a model student.
Ironic use
'Musterschüler' can also be used ironically. If the person being addressed has just done something wrong, the context and tone of voice show that the praise is not meant seriously.
EXAMPLE
Du bist mir ja ein Musterschüler: Schon wieder hast du deine Hausaufgaben vergessen!
Well, aren't you a model student: You've forgotten your homework again!
In real life
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