der Teenie
teen
A colloquial term for a teenager, that is, a person between the ages of 13 and 19.
EXAMPLE
Als Teenie habe ich stundenlang mit meinen Freunden telefoniert.
As a teen, I spent hours talking on the phone with my friends.
der Teenie
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Meanings
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English origin
'Teenie' (teen) is a colloquial short form derived directly from the English word 'teenager'. The ending '-ie' is often used in German for such diminutive or informal forms from English.
EXAMPLE
Viele Teenies interessieren sich für die neueste Mode und Musik.
Many teens are interested in the latest fashion and music.
Common in compounds
'Teenie' (teen) is often used as the first part of compound words to describe things that are typical for this age group. Examples include music, idols, or problems.
EXAMPLE
Die Band war in den 90ern ein gefeiertes Teenie-Idol.
The band was a celebrated teen idol in the 90s.
Colloquial style
The word 'Teenie' (teen) clearly belongs to colloquial language. It is used almost exclusively in spoken language or in informal texts such as magazines and blogs.
EXAMPLE
Meine Tochter ist jetzt ein Teenie und hat ihren eigenen Kopf.
My daughter is a teen now and has a mind of her own.
Compare with
Teenie vs Teenager
teenager
Teenager and Teenie can both refer to the same person between the ages of 13 and 19. Teenie, however, is much more colloquial and often more familiar, while Teenager sounds neutral. Use Teenager in factual or neutral situations and Teenie mainly in casual conversation.
Teenie
Der Teenie wartet nach dem Training vor der Sporthalle.
The teen is waiting outside the sports hall after practice.
Teenager
Der Teenager wartet nach dem Training vor der Sporthalle.
The teenager is waiting outside the sports hall after practice.
In real life
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