bubenhaft
Translation
boyish, roguish, mischievous
Examples
Er hat ein bubenhaftes Lächeln.
He has a boyish smile.
Sein bubenhafter Charme ist unwiderstehlich.
His boyish charm is irresistible.
Grammar Patterns
bubenhaft + Noun boyish ... His bubenhaftes behaviour surprised us.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jungenhaft, schelmisch; Antonyms: mädchenhaft, ernsthaft
Etymology
Composed of 'Bube' (boy, knave) and the suffix '-haft' (-like, -ish). It literally means 'boy-like'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Bube' (a young boy) having a mischievous, boyish grin.