adolescent
die Jugendliche, die Jugendlichen
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adolescent
A young person who is no longer considered a child but is not yet an adult. In legal and official usage, the word usually refers to a person aged 14 to under 18.
Der Jugendliche musste seine Eltern über den Vorfall informieren.
The adolescent had to inform his parents about the incident.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Jugendlichen |
| genitive | der Jugendlichen |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Jugendliche | die Jugendlichen |
| accusative | die Jugendliche | die Jugendlichen |
| dative | der Jugendlichen | den Jugendlichen |
| genitive | der Jugendlichen | der Jugendlichen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
You can use 'als Jugendlicher' (as an adolescent) to talk about your own adolescence or someone else's. This construction often appears in recollections and life stories.
Als Jugendlicher habe ich fast jeden Nachmittag Fußball gespielt.
As an adolescent, I played soccer almost every afternoon.
In social work and education, common phrases include 'Jugendliche betreuen' (to look after adolescents), 'Jugendliche fördern' (to support adolescents' development), and 'Jugendliche beraten' (to advise adolescents). In these phrases, 'Jugendliche' (adolescents) is the object in the accusative case.
Die Mitarbeiterin berät Jugendliche bei der Suche nach einem Ausbildungsplatz.
The staff member advises adolescents on finding an apprenticeship.
The phrase 'für Jugendliche' (for adolescents) is often used to indicate the target audience of a service or activity. The phrase 'für Jugendliche geeignet' (suitable for adolescents) is used, for example, for films, books, and events.
Der Film ist auch für Jugendliche geeignet.
The film is also suitable for adolescents.
