der/die Auszubildende
Translation
trainee(s)/apprentice(s) (declined form)
Examples
Ich helfe dem neuen Auszubildenden.
I am helping the new male trainee.
Das sind die Aufgaben der Auszubildenden.
These are the tasks of the trainees.
Grammar Patterns
to speak with the trainee(s) The master craftsman speaks with the trainees.
Similar Words
Lehrling (apprentice), Praktikant (intern); Antonyms: Ausbilder (trainer)
Etymology
From 'ausbilden' (to train). The '-en' ending indicates declension, e.g., for masculine dative/accusative singular or for plural dative/genitive cases.
Memory Tips
The '-en' ending is a very common sign of noun declension in German. You need context to know if it's singular, plural, and which case it is.