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08-05-2010, 07:41 PM

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The same is true for basically all professions. Although, if we're referring to a group of both male and female students (Or any other profession.) we still often say [Schüler und Schülerinnen], instead of just [Schüler]. But it's correct either way. Mentioning both is the political correct way.
Just a small correction of a mistake I made. While not exactly wrong, you usually address the female crowd first, so it should be [Schülerinnen und Schüler]. Sorry for that.
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