adolescent
die Heranwachsende, die Heranwachsenden
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adolescent
A young person who is still developing physically, mentally, and socially on the way to adulthood.
Der Heranwachsende lernt zunehmend, Verantwortung für sein eigenes Leben zu übernehmen.
The adolescent is increasingly learning to take responsibility for their own life.
young adult
In German juvenile criminal law, a person who was 18 but not yet 21 years old at the time of the offense.
Das Gericht prüfte, ob auf den Heranwachsenden Jugendstrafrecht angewendet werden sollte.
The court examined whether juvenile criminal law should be applied to the young adult.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Heranwachsenden |
| genitive | der Heranwachsenden |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Heranwachsende | die Heranwachsenden |
| accusative | die Heranwachsende | die Heranwachsenden |
| dative | der Heranwachsenden | den Heranwachsenden |
| genitive | der Heranwachsenden | der Heranwachsenden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Heranwachsende' (adolescent) belongs to the word family of the separable verb 'heranwachsen' (to grow up): 'heran' indicates development toward a goal, while 'wachsen' describes the process of development. As a term for a person, the form makes this development the central characteristic.
Viele Heranwachsende brauchen in dieser Lebensphase Unterstützung von ihrer Familie.
Many adolescents need support from their families during this phase of life.
'Heranwachsende' (adolescent) is frequently used with the prepositions 'bei' (with/among) and 'für' (for). 'Bei' is followed by the dative, while 'für' is followed by the accusative.
Bei Heranwachsenden können sich Interessen und Ziele noch stark verändern.
Among adolescents, interests and goals can still change considerably.
Die Beratungsstelle bietet Hilfe für Heranwachsende an.
The counseling center offers help for adolescents.
In its general meaning, 'Heranwachsende' (adolescent) is often associated with guidance, encouragement, and support. Typical collocations are 'Heranwachsende begleiten' (to guide adolescents), 'Heranwachsende unterstützen' (to support adolescents), and 'Heranwachsende fördern' (to encourage adolescents).
Eltern und Schulen sollten Heranwachsende auf ihrem Weg in die Selbstständigkeit begleiten.
Parents and schools should guide adolescents on their way toward independence.
The legal meaning is often recognizable from words related to criminal law, such as 'Gericht' (court), 'Tat' (offense), 'Jugendstrafrecht' (juvenile criminal law), or 'Urteil' (judgment). In this context, 'Heranwachsende' (young adult) is an established legal term.
Das Gericht berücksichtigte bei der Entscheidung, dass der Angeklagte zur Tatzeit Heranwachsender war.
In its decision, the court took into account that the defendant was a young adult at the time of the offense.
