This is the 3086th most frequent German word.
burschen
"Burschen" means "lads" or "young men" in English.
'Burschen' here is used to refer to a group of young boys or youth commonly.
Die jungen Burschen spielten Fußball im Park.
The young fellows played soccer in the park.
'Burschen' in this context refers to young men he was acquainted with during his earlier years.
Der alte Mann erzählte Geschichten über die Burschen seiner Jugend.
The old man told stories about the lads of his youth.
Here, 'Burschen' refers to members of a specific organization or context, highlighting a collegial or group association.