German word

Jugendchor

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjuːgn̩tˌkoːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounyouth choir

Example

Das Konzert des Jugendchors war sehr schön.

The youth choir's concert was very good.

Illustration for Jugendchor (youth choir)

More examples

Die Proben des Jugendchors sind oft gut besucht.

The youth choir's rehearsals are often well attended.

Core concept

Young voices gathered under one choir name for regular rehearsals and concerts.

Common phrases

  • Mitglieder des Jugendchors

    members of the youth choir

  • Leiter des Jugendchors

    director of the youth choir

  • Proben des Jugendchors

    rehearsals of the youth choir

Similar words

Chor: A group of singers who practice and perform together.
Kinderchor: A choir made up of young children.
Schulchor: A choir formed by students at a school for events and performances.
Vokalensemble: A small vocal group focused on blended, harmonious singing.

Definition in German

Ein organisiertes Ensemble junger Sängerinnen und Sänger, das regelmäßig probt und Konzerte gibt.

Word origin

Jugendchor combines Jugend, meaning "youth" and related to German jung, with Chor, a borrowing that traces through Latin to Greek khoros.

Usage tips

  • In des Jugendchors, the ending -s marks the genitive singular, as in the example "Das Konzert des Jugendchors".

Opposites

  • Erwachsenenchoradult choirnoun

Related words

  • Jugendchorleiteryouth choir directornoun
  • Jugendchorleitungyouth choir leadershipnoun

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