student
/stɵˈdɛnt/common gender
The English word 'student' is translated into Swedish as student. If unsure, use student. Wiktionary also lists elev and studentska.
Meaning: person enrolled at a school, university or other education institution (noun)
Ways to say it
| Swedish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| student | /stɵˈdɛnt/ | common gender |
| elev | common gender | |
| studentska | common gender, feminine |
The word refers to a person enrolled at an educational institution. Depending on the level of education, different terms are used.
Which one should you use?
Use student specifically for those in higher education, such as at universities or colleges. Use elev for pupils or students in primary or secondary schools.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'the student', add the suffix -en to the word to get studenten. The plural form of student is studenter.
How do you pronounce it?
/stɵˈdɛnt/
Did you know?
- When a high school graduate celebrates, they are called a student and often wear a specific white cap, a tradition known as studentmössa.
- The word elev was borrowed from the French word élève, which originally meant 'one who is raised' or 'lifted up'.
- The word elev is used for younger students, but in many contexts, it can also imply a person who is a subordinate or a trainee under a master.
Examples in context
- Är din dotter student?Is your daughter a student?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is a student using student.Tatoeba #6363968 by SilasNordgren, translation #6324859 by sundown
- Tom var en smart elev.Tom was a bright student.This sentence is useful for describing a bright pupil using elev.Tatoeba #10663079 by Pineapple, translation #8928740 by CK
- Hon var medicine student.She was a medical student.This sentence is useful for identifying a medical student using student.Tatoeba #10136593 by morbrorper, translation #312525 by CK
- Jag är student vid Stockholms universitet.I am a student at Stockholm University.
- Vi behöver fler duktiga studenter som dig.We need more talented students like you.
- Hur många elever finns det i din klass?How many students are there in your class?
- Elevens prestation var imponerande.The student's performance was impressive.
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alice and Erik meet at a university cafe.
- AliceHej Erik, är du student här?Hi Erik, are you a student here?
- ErikJa, jag är student i ekonomi.Yes, I am an economics student.
- AliceVad roligt, jag är också student.How nice, I am also a student.
- ErikVilket program läser du, Alice?Which program are you studying, Alice?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “student” translations and entries student, elev, studentska, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries elev, student, studentska, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
