schoolgirl
word
/ˈskuɫˌɡɝɫ/
/skˈuːlɡɜːl/
Definition
A girl who attends school, usually referring to a child or teenager who is a student.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly to describe young female students (not college). When referring to a group, 'schoolgirls' is used. Can appear in both neutral and sometimes old-fashioned or stereotyped contexts.
Spanish: escolar (niña) - colegialaPortuguese (BR): aluna (menina) - estudante (menina)Portuguese (PT): aluna (menina) - estudante (menina)Chinese (Simplified): 女学生 - 女孩（上学的）Chinese (Traditional): 女學生 - 女孩（上學的）Hindi: स्कूल गर्ल - छात्राArabic: تلميذة - طالبة (أنثى)Bengali: স্কুলছাত্রীRussian: школьницаJapanese: 女子学生 - 女子小中高生Vietnamese: nữ sinhKorean: 여학생Turkish: okul kızıUrdu: سکول کی لڑکیIndonesian: siswi - murid perempuan
Example Sentences
The schoolgirl wears a blue uniform every day.
basic
The schoolgirl is doing her homework at home.
basic
A schoolgirl was waiting for the bus.
basic
When she was a schoolgirl, she loved reading adventure stories.
natural
Several schoolgirls are starting a science club this year.
natural
It was clear from her handwriting that she was a schoolgirl.
natural