NOUN

dieJugend/ˈjuːɡn̩t/youth; adolescence

Jugend is a German noun that means youth or adolescence. It is pronounced /ˈjuːɡn̩t/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.the period of life between childhood and adulthood(age/stage of life)

a.the time in which someone is young

In der Jugend hat man viele Träume.—In youth, one has many dreams.

2.young people collectively(group of people)

a.the group of people who are young

Die Jugend spielt eine große Rolle in der Gesellschaft.—Youth plays a major role in society.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Jugend—
Genitiveder Jugend—
Dativeder Jugend—
Accusativedie Jugend—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Jugend" mean in English?
"Jugend" means youth or adolescence. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Jugend"?
"Jugend" is pronounced /ˈjuːɡn̩t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Jugend" der, die, or das?
"Jugend" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Jugend"?
"Jugend" is a noun in German.

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