der Schuljunge
schoolboy
A boy who attends school.
EXAMPLE
Der Schuljunge trägt seinen Rucksack auf dem Weg zur Schule.
The schoolboy carries his backpack on the way to school.
der Schuljunge
schoolboy
der Schuljunge, die Schuljungen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Schuljunge, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schuljungen |
| genitive | des Schuljungen |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schuljunge | die Schuljungen |
| accusative | den Schuljungen | die Schuljungen |
| dative | dem Schuljungen | den Schuljungen |
| genitive | des Schuljungen | der Schuljungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Schuljunge' (schoolboy) consists of 'Schul-' (school) and 'Junge' (boy). The element 'Schul-' comes from 'Schule' (school); the final 'e' in 'Schule' is dropped in this compound.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Schultor wartet ein Schuljunge auf seinen Vater.
A schoolboy is waiting for his father in front of the school gate.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include 'ein fleißiger Schuljunge' (a hardworking schoolboy), 'ein aufgeweckter Schuljunge' (a bright schoolboy), and 'ein frecher Schuljunge' (a cheeky schoolboy). These adjectives describe the boy's approach to learning or his personality.
EXAMPLE
Der aufgeweckte Schuljunge stellt im Unterricht viele Fragen.
The bright schoolboy asks lots of questions in class.
Figurative comparison
The expression 'sich wie ein kleiner Schuljunge fühlen' (to feel like a little schoolboy) can also refer to an adult man. It often conveys that he feels unsure of himself or intimidated, especially in the presence of an authority figure.
EXAMPLE
Beim Gespräch mit seinem strengen Chef fühlte sich Paul wie ein kleiner Schuljunge.
During the conversation with his strict boss, Paul felt like a little schoolboy.
In real life
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