German Conversation · Level 30
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German word
jugendlich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈjuːgn̩tlɪç/
Meaning
- adjectiveyouthful
Example
Er sieht jugendlich aus.
He looks young.
More examples
Er verhält sich manchmal jugendlich.
He sometimes behaves youthfully.
Core concept
A person whose appearance or manner suggests the freshness and energy of youth.
Common phrases
jugendlich aussehen
look youthful
jugendlich wirken
seem youthful
jugendlich gekleidet sein
be dressed youthfully
Similar words
jung: Being young in terms of age.
frisch: Looking youthful because of vigor, freshness, or glowing skin.
Definition in German
Zur Jugend gehörend oder so, dass jemand jung erscheint.
Word origin
Jugendlich combines Jugend, meaning 'youth', with the adjective-forming suffix -lich, so it means related to youth.
Usage tips
- Jugendlich is an adjective, while Jugendliche is the capitalized noun for a teenager or adolescent.