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The German word "Heranwachsende" is a noun that means "adolescents" or "young people". It is used to refer to individuals who are in the process of growing up and transitioning from childhood to adulthood. The word is made up of "heran" (meaning "to grow up") and "wachsende" (from "wachsen," meaning "to grow").

Similar words in German include "Jugendliche" (youth) and "Teenager" (teenager).

Differences:

• Jugendliche: This term typically refers specifically to those in their teenage years (ages 13-19).
• Teenager: This term is a direct borrowing from English and is often used interchangeably with "Jugendliche" in colloquial conversation but also emphasizes the teenage experience in particular.
• Heranwachsende: This is a broader term that can include young people who may not be strictly teenagers, extending to a wider age range, potentially up to early 20s.

The distinction is primarily in the age range and the stages of development being emphasized.