savage / wild child
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savage
A person who lives outside civilization and is often viewed as uncultured or primitive. The term can be derogatory.
In alten Abenteuerromanen treffen die Helden oft auf vermeintliche Wilde im Dschungel.
In old adventure novels, the heroes often encounter supposed savages in the jungle.
wild child
A person, especially a child, who behaves in an uncontrolled, wild, and impetuous way.
Nach dem Toben im Garten sah der Junge aus wie ein kleiner Wilder.
After romping around in the garden, the boy looked like a little wild child.
The word 'Wilder' (savage / wild person) is a substantivized adjective derived from the word 'wild' (wild). It describes a person who has the quality of being 'wild' (wild).
Er lebt wie ein Wilder in den Bergen.
He lives like a savage in the mountains.
Since 'Wilder' (savage / wild person) is a substantivized adjective, it is also declined like an adjective. The form changes depending on the article and case.
Die Geschichte handelt von einem Wilden.
The story is about a savage.
In the meaning of an uncivilized person, the term is often considered outdated and derogatory today. It is mainly found in older texts or historical contexts.
In dem alten Abenteuerfilm werden die Ureinwohner als Wilde dargestellt.
In the old adventure film, the Indigenous people are portrayed as savages.
When a person is called 'Wilder' (wild child / wild person), it often refers to an impetuous child. The phrase 'ein kleiner Wilder' (a little wild child) is often used affectionately or jokingly.
Dein Sohn ist ja ein richtiger kleiner Wilder!
Your son really is a proper little wild child!
