Mitschüler

Mitschüler is a German noun meaning fellow student or classmate, referring to someone who studies alongside others in a school or university setting. The word is composed of mit ("with") and Schüler ("pupil" or "student"). In gender-specific forms, the singular masculine is der Mitschüler and the singular feminine is die Mitschülerin. The plural is typically die Mitschüler, with inclusive language often rendered as Mitschülerinnen und Mitschüler. In some contexts the term coexists with Klassenkamerad or Studienkamerad, which are more class- or program-specific, respectively.

Mitschüler play a central role in the social dimension of education. They participate in group work, peer learning, and study groups. Positive interactions can support motivation, understanding, and emotional support; negative interactions can include bullying or peer pressure. The term is common in school reports, essays, and media discussing education and adolescence.

In English, translations include "fellow student" or "classmate." The term is widely used in German-language texts and remains common in contemporary usage, reflecting everyday relations among peers in educational settings.