die Kerle
Translation
guys, fellows, chaps, blokes
Examples
Die Kerle haben das gut gemacht.
The guys did that well.
Das sind echt nette Kerle.
Those are really nice guys.
Grammar Patterns
a group of guys eine Gruppe Kerle A few guys were waiting outside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Männer (men), Typen (types/guys), Jungs (boys/guys)
Etymology
Plural of 'der Kerl' (fellow, guy). From Middle High German 'kerl', meaning 'free man (not a noble)'.
Memory Tips
This is the plural of 'der Kerl'. Remember that while the singular is masculine, all plural nouns in German use the article 'die'. It's a common, informal way to refer to a group of men.