German word

Jugendtreff

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjuːgn̩tˌtʁɛf/

Meaning

  • masculine nounyouth center

Example

Wir treffen uns jeden Freitag im Jugendtreff.

We meet at the youth center every Friday.

Illustration for Jugendtreff (youth center)

More examples

Am Samstag findet im Jugendtreff ein Filmabend statt.

On Saturday, a film night is held at the youth center.

Core concept

A shared local base where teenagers drop in, talk, and spend free time together.

Common phrases

  • sich im Jugendtreff treffen

    meet at the youth center

  • eine Aktion im Jugendtreff organisieren

    organize an activity at the youth center

  • in den Jugendtreff gehen

    go to the youth center

Similar words

Jugendzentrum: A public facility offering programs and support for young people.
Jugendclub: A place where members meet regularly for activities and events.
Treffpunkt: A designated place where people meet.
Jugendhaus: A community facility open to young people for gatherings.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für Orte oder Treffen, bei denen Jugendliche sich zum Austausch und zur Freizeitgestaltung versammeln.

Word origin

The compound joins Jugend, meaning youth, with Treff, a noun formed from treffen, meaning to meet.

Usage tips

  • Jugendtreff is masculine, with the plural Jugendtreffs; common forms include der Jugendtreff and im Jugendtreff.

Other meanings

  • youth clubnoun

Opposites

  • Seniorentreffsenior citizens' meeting placenoun

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