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"Young" in German: jung
jung
Young in German is jung. Comparative is jünger, superlative am jüngsten. Die Jugend means youth as a group or stage of life.
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How to pronounce jung
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YOONG
/jʊŋ/
YOONG. Soft j like English y. Short u as in "book" for many speakers, or slightly longer.
"Young" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| jung | young Base adjective. | Base adjective. |
| jünger | younger Comparative. | Comparative. |
| am jüngsten | youngest Superlative. | Superlative. |
| die Jugend | youth Related noun. | Related noun. |
How to use jung in real life
- 1Team talk
Das Team ist noch jung.
The team is still young.
Group description.
- 2Siblings
Mein Bruder ist jünger als ich.
My brother is younger than I am.
jünger.
- 3Career
Sie ist jung für den Posten.
She is young for the position.
Age vs role.
Mistakes English speakers make with jung
Incorrect: ein jung Mann
Correct: ein junger Mann
Add the ending: junger Mann.
Incorrect: Ich bin young.
Correct: Ich bin jung.
Use jung.
Good to know
Jung can describe style as well as age: jung geblieben means young at heart. Youth culture talk uses Jugend freely, and Jung sein is not only about years.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking at old class photos
ChatPal
Wir wirken darauf so jung.
We look so young in that one.
You
Krass jung. Schau die Haare.
Crazy young. Look at the hair.
ChatPal
Und jetzt? Immer noch jung genug für die Reise.
And now? Still young enough for the trip.
You
Definitiv.
Definitely.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Young" in German
What is the comparative of jung?
Jünger.
How do you say youngest?
Am jüngsten / der jüngste.
What is Jugend?
Youth — the life stage or young people as a group.
How do adjective endings work?
Like other adjectives: junger Mann, junge Frau, junges Kind.
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