German Conversation · Level 94
59 words
German word
jüngst
Pronunciation
IPA/jʏŋst/
Meaning
- adverbrecently
Example
Ich habe ihn jüngst im Supermarkt gesehen.
I saw him at the supermarket recently.
More examples
Die Studie ist jüngst veröffentlicht worden.
The study was published recently.
Core concept
A recent event viewed from the present, like the latest point in a short timeline.
Common phrases
jüngst veröffentlicht
published recently
jüngst erschienen
recently issued
Similar words
neulich: Marks a very recent event in a relaxed, conversational way.
vor kurzem: Marks an event from a short time ago in everyday language.
kürzlich: Marks a very recent event in a somewhat formal style.
letztens: Casually refers to an event that happened recently.
Definition in German
Anzeigt, dass etwas kurz vor der Gegenwart geschehen ist.
Word origin
The adverb jüngst comes from the superlative of jung, whose meaning shifted from youngest to most recent in time.
Usage tips
- In adverbial use, jüngst stays unchanged, as in jüngst gesehen, and does not take an adjective ending.