German word

Junior

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjuːni̯oːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounjunior

Example

Im Team arbeiten zwei Junioren an dem Projekt.

Two junior employees are working on the project.

Illustration for Junior (junior)

More examples

Nach dem Praktikum arbeitete sie als Junior Programmiererin.

After the internship, she worked as a junior programmer.

Core concept

A young or less experienced member of a group, especially a workplace team.

Common phrases

  • als Junior angestellt

    employed as a junior

  • Junior Programmierer

    junior programmer

Similar words

Berufseinsteiger: A newcomer to professional work with little practical experience.
Trainee: An employee receiving training while gaining hands-on work experience.
Praktikant: An intern gaining short-term experience in a company.

Definition in German

Ein Mitarbeiter, der noch am Anfang seiner Karriere steht und nur über wenig berufliche Erfahrung verfügt.

Word origin

German Junior is borrowed from English junior, which goes back to Latin iunior, the comparative form of iuvenis, meaning young.

Usage tips

  • In German job titles, Junior usually marks an entry-level role and contrasts with Senior, rather than simply referring to a person's age.

Other meanings

  • junior colleaguenoun

Opposites

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