to be a bachelor

In German, the term 'Junggeselle' is used to refer to an unmarried man, similar to the English term 'bachelor'. However, unlike the English term, 'Junggeselle' does not carry any connotation of being a college graduate or having a certain level of education. It is simply a term used to describe a man who has never been married.

Example sentences using: Junggeselle

Er ist ein glücklicher Junggeselle.

He is a happy bachelor.

This phrase describes a male who is not married and is satisfied with his single status.

Mein Bruder ist noch Junggeselle.

My brother is still a bachelor.

The sentence refers to the speaker's brother who has yet to marry.

Viele Jungegeselle fühlen sich frei und unabhängig.

Many bachelors feel free and independent.

This statement generalizes that a large number of unmarried men have feelings of freedom and independence.