German word

Jugendherberge

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjuːgn̩tˌhɛɐ̯bɛɐ̯gə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounyouth hostel

Example

Nächste Woche übernachten wir in einer Jugendherberge.

Next week, we'll be staying in a youth hostel.

Illustration for Jugendherberge (youth hostel)

More examples

Vor der Reise sollte man die Bewertungen der Jugendherberge sorgfältig lesen.

Before the trip, one should carefully read the reviews of the youth hostel.

Core concept

A simple hostel where young travelers sleep and share facilities.

Common phrases

  • eine Jugendherberge empfehlen

    recommend a youth hostel

  • die Preise der Jugendherberge vergleichen

    compare the prices of the youth hostel

  • ein Mehrbettzimmer in der Jugendherberge buchen

    book a multi-bed room in the youth hostel

Similar words

Unterkunft: A general term for a place used for staying overnight.
Hotel: A paid lodging facility centered on private rooms and guest services.
Hostel: A budget hostel offering shared rooms and communal facilities to backpackers.
Pension: A small, often family-run guesthouse that commonly provides private rooms and breakfast.

Definition in German

Unterkunft für junge Reisende mit einfachen, oft gemeinschaftlich genutzten Zimmern und Einrichtungen.

Word origin

Jugendherberge is a compound of Jugend, meaning youth, and Herberge, meaning lodging or hostel; Herberge comes from Middle High German herberge.

Usage tips

  • Jugendherberge is feminine, with the plural Jugendherbergen and the dative form in der Jugendherberge.

Opposites

  • Luxusunterkunftluxury accommodationnoun

Related words

  • Jugendherbergsgastyouth hostel guestnoun
  • Jugendherbergsvereinyouth hostel associationnoun

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