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"Teenager" in German: Jugendliche
der/die Jugendliche
Note: also: der Teenager
Teenager in German is der Jugendliche or die Jugendliche. Say Die Jugendlichen treffen sich im Park. The loanword der Teenager is also common.
Park
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How to pronounce Jugendliche
Say it
YOOG-ent-likh-uh
/ˈjuːɡn̩tlɪçə/
YOOG-ent-likh-uh. Soft j like y. Soft ch. Soft ending.
"Teenager" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der/die Jugendliche | the teenager / young person Main forms. | Main forms. |
| die Jugendlichen | the teenagers Plural. | Plural. |
| der Teenager | the teenager Common loanword. | Common loanword. |
| als Jugendlicher | as a teenager (m) Looking back on youth. | Looking back on youth. |
How to use Jugendliche in real life
- 1Park
Die Jugendlichen spielen laut Musik.
The teenagers are playing loud music.
Die Jugendlichen plural.
- 2Ticket desk
Als Jugendliche zahle ich weniger.
As a teenager I pay less.
Als Jugendliche feminine.
- 3News
Ein Jugendlicher hat den Hund gefunden.
A teenager found the dog.
Ein Jugendlicher.
Mistakes English speakers make with Jugendliche
Incorrect: das Jugendliche
Correct: der/die Jugendliche
Use masculine/feminine forms, not das.
Incorrect: die Teenagerin only (for all teens)
Correct: Jugendliche / Teenager
Jugendliche covers teens of different genders; Teenager is also used.
Good to know
Schools and clubs say Jugendliche; ads often print Teenager. Age bands for tickets may say Jugend instead of a precise number.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a film rating
ChatPal
Ist der Film okay für Jugendliche?
Is the film okay for teenagers?
You
Ja. Viele Jugendliche schauen den schon.
Yes. Many teenagers already watch it.
ChatPal
Gut. Mein Cousin ist Jugendlicher und vorsichtig.
Good. My cousin is a teenager and careful.
You
Dann passt's. Der Jugendliche mag keine Horrorfilme.
Then it works. The teenager doesn't like horror films.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Teenager" in German
How do you say teenager?
Der/die Jugendliche; also der Teenager.
Plural?
Die Jugendlichen.
As a teenager?
Als Jugendlicher / als Jugendliche.
Loanword?
Der Teenager is widely understood.
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