noun

der Knabe, -n

boy

Ein Junge oder ein männliches Kind.

The German word "Knabe" is a noun that means "boy" or "youth". It is often used in a somewhat literary or formal context. Similar words in German include "Junge" (boy) and "Bub" (young boy, often used regionally). The main difference is that "Knabe" may carry a slightly more old-fashioned or formal connotation, while "Junge" is more commonly used in everyday conversation.

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Examples

Der Knabe spielt im Garten.noun

The boy is playing in the garden.

Ein Knabe liest ein Buch.noun

A boy is reading a book.

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