Translation of German word "Jugendliche" to English
derJugendliche
/ˈjuŋdɪçə/
Meaning
NounThe quality or state of being young.
How to use
The noun Jugendliche ('youth / teenager / adolescent') is a nominalized adjective and declines according to adjectival declension rules. Plural without article: Jugendliche (G. Jugendlicher, D. Jugendlichen). Plural with definite article: die Jugendlichen (den Jugendlichen in dative). Feminine and masculine singular: eine Jugendliche / ein Jugendlicher.
🇬🇧 English
youth
Example
Die Jugendlichen sind sehr intelligent.
The youth are very intelligent.
Ihre Jugend und Schönheit lockten ihn zu ihr.
Her youth and beauty attracted him to her.
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Common phrases
- für Jugendliche— for youth / teenagers (accusative plural)
- viele Jugendliche— many teenagers / youths
- Jugend— youth (abstract period/generation, related noun)
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Frequency rank: #323 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "der Jugendliche"?▼
The German word "der Jugendliche" is defined as: "The quality or state of being young."
What does the German word "der Jugendliche" mean?▼
The German word "der Jugendliche" means "youth" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Jugendlichen sind sehr freundlich." (which translates as "The youth are very intelligent.").
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