das Gesellenjahr
Translation
journeyman years
Examples
In seinen Gesellenjahren reiste er viel.
In his journeyman years, he traveled a lot.
Die Gesellenjahre waren eine wichtige Erfahrung.
The journeyman years were an important experience.
Grammar Patterns
in the journeyman years - during the time as a journeyman. He travelled widely in seinen Gesellenjahren.
Similar Words
die Lehrjahre (apprenticeship years), die Wanderjahre (wandering years)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Geselle' (journeyman) + '-n-' (linking element) + 'Jahr' (year).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Gesellen' (journeymen's) + 'Jahre' (years). The years a craftsman spends traveling and working after apprenticeship.