No. 3,086 in German
burschen
"Burschen" means "lads" or "young men" in English.
In a sentence
Die jungen Burschen spielten Fußball im Park.
The young fellows played soccer in the park.
'Burschen' here is used to refer to a group of young boys or youth commonly.
Der alte Mann erzählte Geschichten über die Burschen seiner Jugend.
The old man told stories about the lads of his youth.
'Burschen' in this context refers to young men he was acquainted with during his earlier years.
Die Burschen in der Studentenverbindung organisierten ein Sommerfest.
The lads in the fraternity organized a summer festival.
Here, 'Burschen' refers to members of a specific organization or context, highlighting a collegial or group association.
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