halbstark

teenaged; rowdy (referring to youth gangs)

English translations

  1. 01

    tough

  2. 02

    cheeky

  3. 03

    rebellious

  4. 04

    strong

Word details

German meaning
Ein Jugendlicher, der sich rebellisch und aufsässig verhält.
English meaning
rebellious teenager
Synonym
pubertierend, jungendlich
German example
Die halbstarken Jugendlichen sorgten für Ärger in der Stadt.
English example
The rebellious teenagers caused trouble in the city.

Example sentences with “halbstark”

  1. Eine Gruppe halbstarker Jungs stand an der Ecke. (A group of rowdy teenagers stood on the corner.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'halbstark' still used?

It has a slightly dated, mid-20th-century feel, specifically associated with the 'Halbstarke' youth subculture movement in the 1950s.