der Nachwuchs
Translation
offspring, progeny, young talent, next generation
Examples
Die Familie freut sich über den Nachwuchs.
The family is happy about the new baby.
Der Verein fördert seinen sportlichen Nachwuchs.
The club promotes its young athletic talent.
Grammar Patterns
to get/have offspring Nachwuchs bekommen The family got a new addition.
the young talent ((of sth.)) der Nachwuchs von et3 The club supports the young talent of the future.
Similar Words
Synonyms: offspring, young talent, progeny; Antonyms: ancestors (Vorfahren)
Etymology
From 'nach' (after) + 'Wuchs' (growth). Literally means 'after-growth'.
Memory Tips
Picture new plants 'growing after' the old ones. This applies to children (growing after parents) and new talent (following established professionals).