German Conversation · Level 5
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German word
jung
Pronunciation
IPA/jʊŋ/
Meaning
- adjectiveyoung
Example
Das junge Kind spielt im Garten.
The young child is playing in the garden.
More examples
Sie ist jung und dynamisch.
She is young and dynamic.
Core concept
A person, animal, or thing is at an early stage, with the fresh appearance or limited maturity associated with youth.
Common phrases
jung sein
be young
jung und dynamisch
young and dynamic
Similar words
jugendlich: Having the appearance or behavior associated with adolescence or youth.
erwachsen: Having the physical and mental qualities of a fully developed adult.
alt: Having lived for many years and reached an advanced age.
Definition in German
Im Vergleich zu anderen von geringem Alter; jugendlich wirkend.
Word origin
German jung continues Proto-Germanic *jungaz, the word family also shared by English young.
Usage tips
- As an attributive adjective, jung takes endings for gender, number, and case, as in ein junges Kind.
Other meanings
- immatureadjective
- youthfuladjective
Opposites
- altoldadjective
Related words
- junggebliebenstill youthfuladjective