Translation of German word "Jugendliche" to English
derJugendliche
/ˈjuŋdɪçə/
Meaning
NounNominalized adjective meaning 'adolescent / teenager / young person'.
How to use
Jugendliche ('young person / teenager') is a nominalized adjective: der/die Jugendliche (plural: die Jugendlichen). Declines like an adjective (ein Jugendlicher, eine Jugendliche).
🇬🇧 English
young person / teenager
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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- für Jugendliche— for teenagers/youth
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The German word "der Jugendliche" is defined as: "Nominalized adjective meaning 'adolescent / teenager / young person'."
What does the German word "der Jugendliche" mean?▼
The German word "der Jugendliche" means "young person / teenager" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Jugendlichen sind sehr intelligent." (which translates as "The youth are very intelligent.").
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