Schüleraustausch
The German phrase for student exchange is Schüleraustausch.
Schüleraustausch refers specifically to exchange programs involving school-aged children or pupils.
What does it mean word for word?
This is a compound noun made of Schüler, meaning student or pupil and Austausch, meaning exchange.
Which one should you use?
While Schüleraustausch is used for school-aged children, the term Studentenaustausch is used to refer to exchanges involving university students.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Switzerland, you might encounter the regional term Schüleraustuusch.
How does it change in a sentence?
Schüleraustausch is a masculine noun that takes the article der in the nominative case. The genitive singular form is Schüleraustausches.
Did you know?
- The word Schüler is linked to the Old High German word for 'to learn' or 'to follow', suggesting the student is one who follows a teacher's guidance.
- While Schüleraustausch describes the program, a student on exchange is often called a Gastschüler, which literally means 'guest pupil'.
- While Schüleraustausch focuses on the program, a student might describe their experience as Auslandsjahr, which literally means 'year abroad'.
Examples in context
- Tom ist gerade auf einem Schüleraustausch in Deutschland.Tom is doing a student exchange in Germany.This sentence shows how to use Schüleraustausch to describe someone currently participating in an exchange.Tatoeba #12128890 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6585142 by Hybrid
- Ich plane einen Studentenaustausch nach Deutschland.I am planning a student exchange to Germany.
- Wir möchten an einem Studentenaustauschprogramm teilnehmen.We would like to participate in a student exchange program.
- Ich werde in einem Studentenaustauschprogramm studieren.I will study in a student exchange program.
- Ich nehme an einem Studentenaustausch teil.I am participating in a student exchange.
- Ich bin ein Austauschschüler in Deutschland.I am an exchange student in Germany.
- Mein Bruder kommt als Austauschschüler aus Österreich.My brother is coming as an exchange student from Austria.
- Wir tauschen für ein Semester Studenten aus.We are exchanging students for a semester.
- Ein Schüleraustausch kann sehr bereichernd sein.A student exchange can be very enriching.
- Wir planen einen Schüleraustausch nach Spanien.We are planning a student exchange to Spain.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their school's upcoming travel opportunities.
- HannahMöchtest du einen Schüleraustausch machen?Would you like to do a student exchange?
- FelixJa, ich würde gerne nach Frankreich gehen.Yes, I would like to go to France.
- HannahDas klingt toll, Felix!That sounds great, Felix!
- FelixVielleicht können wir das zusammen machen.Maybe we can do it together.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schüleraustausch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
