German word

Jugendarbeit

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjuːgn̩tˌaɐ̯baɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounyouth work

Example

Er arbeitet seit Jahren in der Jugendarbeit.

He has been working with young people for years.

Illustration for Jugendarbeit (youth work)

More examples

Viele Jugendliche profitieren von der Jugendarbeit vor Ort.

Many young people benefit from local youth work.

Core concept

A bridge connecting young people with education, free-time activities, and their wider community.

Common phrases

  • in der Jugendarbeit tätig sein

    be active in youth work

  • für die Jugendarbeit zuständig sein

    be responsible for youth work

  • die Jugendarbeit fördern

    promote youth work

Similar words

Jugendzentrum: A center offering young people a place to meet, learn, play, and seek advice.
Jugendliche: People who are young, particularly teenagers and adolescents.
Jugendarbeiter: A trained worker who assists young people and manages youth programs.
Jugendleiter: A leader who plans youth activities and supervises those taking part.

Definition in German

Soziale und pädagogische Arbeit mit Jugendlichen zur Förderung von Entwicklung, Freizeit und Integration.

Word origin

The compound Jugendarbeit joins Jugend, meaning youth, and Arbeit, meaning work, to name a social and educational field rather than ordinary employment.

Usage tips

  • In der Jugendarbeit uses the dative feminine form after in for involvement in this field, while in die Jugendarbeit expresses movement into it.

Other meanings

  • youth activitiesnoun
  • youth supportnoun

Opposites

  • Altenarbeitwork with older peoplenoun

Related words

  • Jugendarbeiteryouth workernoun
  • Jugendarbeitsstelleyouth work officenoun

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