English–German

“boy scout” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpfaːtˌfɪndɐ/

Example

Der Pfadfinder hilft beim Zeltaufbau.

The boy scout helps set up the tent.

Illustration for Pfadfinder (boy scout)

How to say “boy scout” in German

“Boy scout” in German is Pfadfinder.

A group member reads a trail map, sets up a tent, and helps others during an outdoor outing.

Full entry for Pfadfinder: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Pfadfinder

Als Pfadfinder muss man oft im Freien übernachten.

As a boy scout, you often have to spend the night outdoors.

Tips for using Pfadfinder

  • For the organization, German commonly uses bei den Pfadfindern, with dative plural after bei; an individual is ein Pfadfinder.

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