ADJECTIVE

jung/jʊŋ/young; recent

jung is a German adjective that means young or recent. It is pronounced /jʊŋ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "jünger" and "jüngsten".

Definitions

1.young; the youngest(age, family)

a.being at the youngest stage of life or in a group

Er ist das jüngste Kind in der Familie.—He is the youngest child in the family.

2.recent; latest(time, chronology)

a.most recent or last in order of time

In jüngster Zeit hat sich viel verändert.—A lot has changed recently.

Adjective Forms

Positivejung
Comparativejünger
Superlativejüngsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "jung" mean in English?
"jung" means young or recent. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "jung"?
"jung" is pronounced /jʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "jung"?
The comparative of "jung" is "jünger" and the superlative is "jüngsten".
What part of speech is "jung"?
"jung" is a adjective in German.

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