boomer
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boomer
A person who belongs to the baby boomer generation, meaning they were born during the years of high birth rates after the Second World War (roughly 1946 to 1964).
Als typischer Boomer erlebte mein Onkel das Wirtschaftswunder als Kind mit.
As a typical boomer, my uncle experienced the economic miracle as a child.
boomer
Colloquially and often pejoratively or humorously, a term for an older person who is perceived as old-fashioned, lecturing, or out of touch, regardless of their actual generation.
Als der Professor sich über die Jugend beschwerte, murmelte ein Student leise: 'OK, Boomer'.
When the professor complained about young people, a student quietly muttered, 'OK, boomer.'
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Boomer |
| genitive | des Boomers |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Boomer | die Boomer |
| accusative | den Boomer | die Boomer |
| dative | dem Boomer | den Boomern |
| genitive | des Boomers | der Boomer |
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The term derives from 'Babyboomer' (baby boomer). It refers to the generation born during the 'Babyboom' (baby boom), the period of sharply rising birth rates after the Second World War.
Die Boomer-Generation geht nun langsam in Rente.
The boomer generation is now slowly entering retirement.
In this meaning, 'Boomer' (boomer) is a colloquial term often used by younger people. It can be meant humorously, but also pejoratively or provocatively, to criticize an old-fashioned attitude.
Die Reaktion „OK, Boomer“ wurde durch das Internet populär.
The response 'OK, boomer' became popular through the internet.
The neutral, demographic meaning is used in factual contexts such as sociology or the news. The colloquial, judgmental meaning is found in everyday conversations or on social media, where it describes a mindset, not age.
Eine Studie analysiert das Konsumverhalten der Boomer.
A study analyzes the consumer behavior of boomers.
