Schoolmates Meaning in English
word · lemma: schoolmate
ˈskuɫˌmeɪts
SKOOL-mayts
skˈuːlmeɪts
SKOOL-mayts
Definition
People who go to the same school as you, often in your class or year.
Usage & Nuances
"Schoolmates" is neutral and suitable for all ages, but often refers to primary or secondary school. Common alternatives: 'classmates' (same class), 'teammates' (same team). Used in both formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: compañeros de escuela - compañeros de clasePortuguese (BR): colegas de escola - colegas de classePortuguese (PT): colegas de escola - colegas de turmaChinese (Simplified): 同学Chinese (Traditional): 同學Hindi: स्कूलमेट्स - सहपाठीArabic: زملاء المدرسةBengali: সহপাঠী - স্কুলের সহকর্মীRussian: одноклассники - школьные друзьяJapanese: 同級生 - 学校の友達Vietnamese: bạn cùng trườngKorean: 학교 친구 - 급우Turkish: okul arkadaşıUrdu: ہم جماعتIndonesian: teman sekolah
Example Sentences
I talked to my schoolmates during lunch.
basic
My schoolmates helped me with my homework.
basic
She has many schoolmates from different countries.
basic
It's funny how I still remember my schoolmates after so many years.
natural
My schoolmates and I started a study group for exams.
natural
We became friends because we were schoolmates growing up.
natural