discipulus
[dɪsˈkɪ.pʊ.ɫʊs]masculine
The English phrase 'student' can be translated into Latin using the term discipulus. Wiktionary also lists discipula and studēns.
Meaning: person enrolled at a school, university or other education institution (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| discipulus | [dɪsˈkɪ.pʊ.ɫʊs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [diʃˈʃiː.pu.lus] (narrow) |
masculine |
| discipula | [dɪsˈkɪ.pʊ.ɫa] (Classical Latin, narrow) [diʃˈʃiː.pu.la] (narrow) |
feminine |
| studēns | feminine, masculine, neuter |
A student is a person enrolled at a school, university or other education institution.
Which one should you use?
Use the masculine discipulus for a male student and the feminine discipula for a female student. The form studēns is a present participle used as a noun to describe someone who is actively engaged in studying.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form studēns can be used as a masculine, feminine or neuter noun to describe one who is studying.
Did you know?
- An unexpected relative of the word discipulus is the Latin word capulus, which refers to a 'tomb'.
- The word discipulus is the root of the English word 'disciple'. While we now use 'disciple' mainly for religious followers, in Latin it simply meant a student or pupil.
Examples in context
- Tu discipula non es.You are not a student.This sentence uses discipula.Tatoeba #1253850 by alexmarcelo, translation #69165 by CK
- An discipula lycei es?Are you a high school student?Tatoeba #2656938 by alexmarcelo, translation #69439 by CK
- Discipulus lycei non est.He is not a high school student.This sentence uses discipulus.Tatoeba #1207254 by alexmarcelo, translation #296407 by CK
- Magister bonus discipulum diligenter docet.A good teacher instructs the student diligently.
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Example conversation
Gaius and Julia are talking in a courtyard at a school.
- GaiusSalvē, Julia. Esne discipula?Hello, Julia. Are you a student?
- JuliaIta, sum discipula.Yes, I am a student.
- GaiusEgo sum discipulus in hoc loco.I am a student in this place.
- JuliaBene est, discipule.That is good, student.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “student” translations and entries discipulus, discipula, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries discipula, discipulus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
