der Knabe
Translation
boy, lad
Examples
Der Knabe spielte im Garten.
The boy was playing in the garden.
Ein Knabe mit blonden Haaren stand da.
A boy with blond hair stood there.
Grammar Patterns
((der Knabe)) ((as subject)) the boy as a subject Der Knabe liest ein Buch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Junge, Bub; Antonyms: Mädchen
Etymology
From Old High German 'knabo', related to 'Knappe' (squire). It's a somewhat dated term.
Memory Tips
Connects to the English word 'knave', which originally meant a male child. It's mostly found in literature or formal contexts now.