Schoolmate Meaning in English
word
ˈskuɫˌmeɪt
SKOOL-mayt
skˈuːlmeɪt
SKOOL-mayt
Definition
A person who attends or attended the same school as you, usually at the same time.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to peers from the same period or grade. Less intimate than 'friend'; 'classmate' specifically means someone from the same class. Used for all school levels, rarely heard for university (where 'classmate' or 'colleague' is more common).
Spanish: compañero de escuelaPortuguese (BR): colega de escolaPortuguese (PT): colega de escolaChinese (Simplified): 同学Chinese (Traditional): 同學Hindi: स्कूलमेटArabic: زميل دراسةBengali: সহপাঠীRussian: школьный товарищ - одноклассникJapanese: 同級生Vietnamese: bạn họcKorean: 학교 동창 - 학교 친구Turkish: okul arkadaşıUrdu: ہم مکتبIndonesian: teman sekolah
Example Sentences
My schoolmate lives near my house.
basic
She met her old schoolmate at the library.
basic
I have many schoolmates from different countries.
basic
I lost touch with most of my schoolmates after graduation.
natural
That guy talking loudly? He’s my old schoolmate from primary school.
natural
Sometimes I miss hanging out with my schoolmates after classes.
natural