die Konfirmanden
Translation
confirmands, confirmation candidates
Examples
Die Konfirmanden gehen sonntags zur Kirche.
The confirmands go to church on Sundays.
Der Pfarrer unterrichtet die Konfirmanden.
The pastor teaches the confirmands.
Grammar Patterns
the confirmands + [plural verb] the confirmands do sth. The confirmands are singing a song.
Similar Words
Firmlinge (Catholic equivalent)
Etymology
From 'konfirmieren' (to confirm), which comes from Latin 'confirmare' (to make firm, to establish).
Memory Tips
Think of people who are being 'confirmed' in their faith. The '-and' ending often refers to a person undergoing something, like a 'doctorand'.