nounadjective

der Junge, -n

boy

Ein männliches Kind oder ein noch nicht erwachsener männlicher Mensch.

The German word "Junge" is a noun that means "boy" or "lad." It is a term used to refer to a male child or adolescent.

The word "Junge" is not made up of smaller units that indicate meaning beyond this, as it stands alone as a core noun in the German language.

Words with similar meaning include "Bub" (often used in Southern Germany or Austria, informal term for 'boy'), and "Knabe" (an older term for 'boy').

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Examples

Der Junge spielt im Park.noun

The boy is playing in the park.

Ein Junge läuft zur Schule.noun

A boy runs to school.

Der Junge spielt im Garten.noun

The boy is playing in the garden.

Ein Junge hat ein Buch in der Hand.noun

A boy has a book in his hand.

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