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Schulkamerad

school friend, schoolmate

noun SHOOL-ka-me-raht Rare
People & Society Relationships

Usage Note

Schulkamerad is slightly more formal and nostalgic than Schulfreund. It emphasises shared school years rather than close friendship. The feminine form is Schulkameradin. Common in reunion notices and memoirs.

Examples

"Ein alter Schulkamerad hat mich über das Internet kontaktiert."

Natural Translation

An old schoolmate contacted me via the internet.

Literal Translation

An old school comrade has contacted me via the internet.

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