pupil
word
/ˈpjupəɫ/
/pjˈuːpəl/
Definition
A pupil is a student, particularly in a school, or the black part in the center of your eye which lets light in.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly means 'schoolchild' in British English, less so in American English, where 'student' is preferred. In science, always refers to the eye. Context makes the meaning clear. Do not confuse with 'student' (broader) or 'people' (unrelated).
Spanish: alumno - pupila (ojo)Portuguese (BR): aluno - pupila (olho)Portuguese (PT): aluno - pupila (olho)Chinese (Simplified): 学生 - 瞳孔Chinese (Traditional): 學生 - 瞳孔Hindi: छात्र - पुतली (आंख)Arabic: تلميذ - بؤبؤ العينBengali: ছাত্র - চোখের মণিRussian: ученик - зрачокJapanese: 生徒 - 瞳孔Vietnamese: học sinh - đồng tử (mắt)Korean: 학생 - 동공Turkish: öğrenci - göz bebeğiUrdu: طالب علم - پتلی (آنکھ کی)Indonesian: murid - murid mata
Example Sentences
The pupil raised her hand to answer the question.
basic
The doctor looked at my pupil to check my eyes.
basic
There are thirty pupils in her class.
basic
The pupil gets bigger in the dark to let in more light.
natural
Every pupil should bring their book to class tomorrow.
natural
As a child, I was a pupil at a small village school.
natural