range
wild
An outdated and regional description for young people who are wild, high-spirited, or inclined to play pranks.
EXAMPLE
Die Jungen waren als range Kerle im ganzen Dorf bekannt.
The boys were known throughout the village as wild lads.
die Range
wild / lanky
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Meanings
range
lanky
An outdated and regional term for a person who is slim, tall, and supple.
EXAMPLE
Der junge Bursche war range und flink.
The young lad was lanky and quick.
Usage tips
Register and region
The adjective 'range' (wild/lanky) is highly outdated and is now understood only in very few regions of Germany. You will almost never hear or read it in modern German.
EXAMPLE
Mein Großvater erzählte von den rangen Buben aus seiner Jugend.
My grandfather told stories about the wild boys from his youth.
False friend
'Range' is not a German word for the English 'range' (Reichweite, Auswahl). The German word is a very rare adjective, while the English word is a common noun.
EXAMPLE
Die Jungs waren für ihre rangen Streiche bekannt.
The boys were known for their wild pranks.
Use as an adjective
If you see this rare word, it is used like a normal adjective. It either stands before a noun or after a verb like 'sein' (to be).
EXAMPLE
Er war ein ranger Kerl, der immer zu Abenteuern bereit war.
He was a wild lad who was always ready for adventures.
In real life
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