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 The term is considered outdated today or is only used in a literary or slightly ironic context.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'Jüngling' (youth/young man) is an outdated word and is hardly used in modern everyday language anymore.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
Junge can refer to a male child or adolescent. Jüngling specifically means a young man at the transition to adulthood and sounds outdated, literary, or slightly ironic today. For a neutral everyday term, Junge is therefore usually the better choice.
Im historischen Roman hilft der Jüngling seinem Vater jeden Samstag im Laden.
In the historical novel, the young man helps his father at the store every Saturday.
Der Junge hilft seinem Vater jeden Samstag im Laden.
The boy helps his father at the store every Saturday.
