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das Schulkind
schoolchild
A child who attends school, especially primary school.
example
Morgens sind viele Schulkinder auf dem Weg zu ihrer Schule unterwegs.
In the mornings, many schoolchildren are on their way to school.
das Schulkind
schoolchild
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Meanings
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Word composition
The word is simple and logically built. It is made up of 'Schule' (school) and 'Kind' (child) and literally refers to a child who goes to school.
EXAMPLE
Am ersten Schultag werden aus den Kleinen richtige Schulkinder.
On the first day of school, the little ones become real schoolchildren.
Typical context
Although the word can refer to any child of school age, it is most commonly used for children in primary school. For older children and teenagers, the terms 'Schüler' (male student/pupil) or 'Schülerin' (female student/pupil) are more common.
EXAMPLE
Die Straße vor der Grundschule ist morgens voller Schulkinder.
The street in front of the primary school is full of schoolchildren in the morning.
Typical collocations
Common linguistic combinations describe the everyday life of a schoolchild. These include phrases such as 'ein Schulkind einschulen' (to enroll a schoolchild/start a child at school), 'ein Schulkind zur Schule bringen' (to take a schoolchild to school), or 'auf dem Schulweg sein' (to be on the way to school).
EXAMPLE
Viele Eltern begleiten ihr Schulkind am Anfang noch auf dem Schulweg.
At the beginning, many parents still accompany their schoolchild on the way to school.
Compare with
Schulkind vs Schüler
student / pupil
'der Schüler' and 'das Schulkind' can both mean a child who goes to school. 'Schüler' is more general and can also refer to teenagers, for example at a Gymnasium. 'Schulkind' emphasizes more strongly that the person is a child, often of primary-school age. In conversations about school, lessons, and classes, 'Schüler' is very normal. When talking about young children, their way to school, or everyday family life, 'Schulkind' often sounds more natural.
Schulkind
Im Bus steht ein Schulkind mit einem großen Ranzen neben der Tür.
On the bus, a schoolchild with a large satchel is standing next to the door.
Schüler
Der Schüler meldet sich, weil er die Antwort weiß.
The student raises his hand because he knows the answer.
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