der Zögling
Translation
pupil, charge, protégé, ward
Examples
Der Lehrer kümmerte sich um seine Zöglinge.
The teacher took care of his pupils.
Er war der Zögling eines berühmten Künstlers.
He was the protégé of a famous artist.
Grammar Patterns
the Zögling (pupil) ((of sb.)) He was the pupil of a famous master.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schüler, Lehrling, Protegé
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'ziehen' (to pull, draw, raise). A 'Zögling' is someone who is being 'drawn up' or educated.
Memory Tips
Think of a young plant being 'pulled' (gezogen) up towards the light by a gardener (the mentor).