English–German

“underage” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪndɐˌjɛːʁɪç/

Example

Die minderjährigen Gäste dürfen keinen Alkohol bestellen.

Underage guests may not order alcohol.

Illustration for minderjährig (underage)

How to say “underage” in German

“Underage” in German is minderjährig.

A person stands just below a clearly marked adulthood threshold, with age determining which side of the boundary applies.

Full entry for minderjährig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with minderjährig

Der minderjährige Schüler braucht die Einwilligung der Eltern.

The underage student needs parental consent.

Tips for using minderjährig

  • Minderjährig is an adjective and stays lowercase before a noun, as in minderjährige Gäste; the noun forms are Minderjähriger and Minderjährige.

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