noun
student, students
B1
“Studierende” means “student” or “students”, used as a gender-neutral participle noun. Singular form: der/die Studierende. Plural: Studierende (nominative) but often Studierenden in oblique cases (dative/genitive). Formed from a present participle; follows weak declension patterns in plural. Common in academic contexts.
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Die Studierenden bereiten sich auf die Prüfungen vor.
The students are preparing for the exams.
Die Studierenden trafen sich in der Bibliothek, um gemeinsam zu lernen.
The students met in the library to study together.
Die Verwaltung sandte eine E-Mail an die Studierenden, weil der Termin verschoben wurde.
The administration sent an email to the students because the appointment was postponed.
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Imagine a group of students with backpacks and books labeled 'Studierende'.
Sounds like 'studying' — people who study.
die — think of a group of female students to anchor the article form 'die Studierende' (note: can be used for any gender).
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Studierende is an agent noun derived from the participle of studieren. It can be used for both singular (der Studierende / die Studierende) and plural (die Studierenden) and is often used in gender-neutral contexts. Articles can vary by gender and number.