German Conversation · Level 2
87 words
German word
Boy
Pronunciation
IPA/bɔɪ̯/
Meaning
- masculine nounboy
Example
Der Boy wirkt noch sehr schüchtern.
The boy still seems very shy.
More examples
Der Boy von nebenan spielt oft im Hof mit seinen Freunden.
The boy next door often plays in the courtyard with his friends.
Core concept
A young male worker performing practical duties around hotel or restaurant guests.
Common phrases
Boy von nebenan
boy next door
Boy im Viertel
boy in the neighborhood
Similar words
Junge: A child or teenage boy, or a young male person.
Kellner: A waiter who serves food and drinks to customers.
Mitarbeiter: An employee or staff member in a company or organization.
Bursche: A familiar, colloquial term for a young man.
Definition in German
Ein junger Mann, oft als Angestellter oder Hilfskraft im Service- oder Gastgewerbe bezeichnet.
Word origin
Boy entered German as an English loanword and acquired a specialized occupational sense connected with assistance in the service and hospitality trades.
Usage tips
- For a neutral modern job description, Mitarbeiter or the specific role such as Kellner is often clearer than Boy, which has a dated or informal flavor.
Opposites
- Erwachseneradultnoun