Translation of German word "jung" to English
jung
/jʊŋ/
Meaning
AdjectiveIn the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.
How to use
jung ('young') is an adjective. Its comparative is jünger (with umlaut), and the superlative is am jüngsten ('youngest'). Ein junger Mann — A young man.
🇬🇧 English
young
Example
Das Kind ist sehr jung.
The child is very young.
Der junge Mann ist sehr energisch und motiviert.
The young man is very energetic and motivated.
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Common phrases
- junge Generation— young generation
- in jüngster Zeit— recently / in recent times
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What is the definition of the German word "jung"?▼
The German word "jung" is defined as: "In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago."
What does the German word "jung" mean?▼
The German word "jung" means "young" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Kind ist sehr jung." (which translates as "The child is very young.").
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