der Bursche
Translation
lad, guy, fellow, fraternity member
Examples
Er ist ein flotter Bursche.
He is a dashing lad.
Die Burschen feierten die ganze Nacht.
The guys celebrated all night.
Grammar Patterns
((ein Bursche)) as a subject Ein flotter Bursche kam herein.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Junge (boy), Kerl (guy, fellow)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'burse' (comrade), related to 'Börse' (purse, stock exchange), from the common fund of students living together.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'burst' of energy from a young lad or a fraternity 'bro'. The word can sound a bit old-fashioned.