youth / young man
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youth / young man
A young man who is in the transition from adolescence to adulthood. The term is considered outdated today or is only used in a literary or slightly ironic context.
In dem alten Roman verliebt sich die Prinzessin in einen schönen Jüngling.
In the old novel, the princess falls in love with a handsome youth.
The word 'Jüngling' (youth/young man) is derived from the adjective 'jung' (young). The ending '-ling' is used in German to form masculine nouns that often describe a particular quality or affiliation.
Der Autor beschreibt die Abenteuer des jungen Helden als Jüngling.
The author describes the adventures of the young hero as a youth.
'Jüngling' (youth/young man) is an outdated word and is hardly used in modern everyday language anymore. Its use is usually limited to literary, historical, or ironic contexts.
„Ah, ein Jüngling mit großen Plänen!“, sagte der alte Mann mit einem Lächeln.
'Ah, a youth with great plans!' said the old man with a smile.
In keeping with its literary style, 'Jüngling' (youth/young man) is often combined with poetic or classical adjectives. Typical examples are 'ein schöner Jüngling' (a handsome youth), 'ein kühner Jüngling' (a bold youth), or 'ein edler Jüngling' (a noble youth).
Die Statue stellte einen kühnen Jüngling mit Speer und Schild dar.
The statue depicted a bold youth with a spear and shield.
boy
'der Junge' and 'der Jüngling' can both mean a young male person. 'der Junge' is the normal everyday word for a male child or an adolescent boy. 'der Jüngling' refers more to a young man in the transition to adulthood, but today it sounds old-fashioned, literary, or sometimes ironic. Learners may confuse the words because they look similar and both have to do with youth. In normal conversation, people almost always say 'Junge'; 'Jüngling' is more suitable in books, old texts, or special stylistic situations.
Im alten Roman verlässt ein mutiger Jüngling sein Dorf.
In the old novel, a brave young man leaves his village.
Der Junge wartet vor der Schule auf seinen Bruder.
The boy is waiting for his brother in front of the school.