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"Boy" in German: Junge
der Junge
Boy in German is der Junge, masculine. The plural is die Jungen. Weak-noun forms need den Jungen in the accusative singular.
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How to pronounce Junge
Say it
YOONG-eh
/ˈjʊŋə/
YOONG-eh. J like English y. Soft final e. Stress the first syllable.
"Boy" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Junge | the boy Masculine weak noun. | Masculine weak noun. |
| die Jungen | the boys Plural. | Plural. |
| Junge! | kid! / mate! (vocative) Can address a boy—or casually a man in some regions. | Can address a boy—or casually a man in some regions. |
| der Bub | boy Southern/Austrian everyday word. | Southern/Austrian everyday word. |
How to use Junge in real life
- 1Playground
Der Junge mit dem Ball ist mein Neffe.
The boy with the ball is my nephew.
Der Junge nominative.
- 2School gate
Kennst du den Jungen aus der dritten Klasse?
Do you know the boy from third grade?
Den Jungen accusative.
- 3Sports day
Die Jungen spielen auf dem linken Feld.
The boys are playing on the left field.
Die Jungen plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Junge
Incorrect: Ich sehe der Junge.
Correct: Ich sehe den Jungen.
Weak masculine: accusative den Jungen.
Incorrect: Die Junge lacht.
Correct: Der Junge lacht.
Singular is der Junge; die Jungen is plural.
Good to know
Junge is neutral for a male child. Among adults in the north, Junge can be a friendly form of address—tone decides whether it feels warm or rough.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching a school football match
ChatPal
Welcher Junge ist dein Sohn?
Which boy is your son?
You
Der Junge mit der gelben Weste.
The boy with the yellow vest.
ChatPal
Der Junge sprintet echt gut.
That boy really sprints well.
You
Ja. Die anderen Jungen kommen kaum hinterher.
Yes. The other boys can barely keep up.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Boy" in German
Why den Jungen not den Junge?
Junge is a weak masculine noun—many cases add -n.
How do you say boys?
Die Jungen.
Is Kind okay instead?
Yes if gender does not matter. Junge specifies a boy.
What about guy for an adult?
Often der Typ or simply use the name—not Junge, unless teasing.
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