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die Jugendmannschaft
youth team
A sports team made up of young players.
example
Mein Bruder trainiert die örtliche Jugendmannschaft im Fußball.
My brother coaches the local youth football team.
die Jugendmannschaft
youth team
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Meanings
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Compound word
This word is made up of 'Jugend' (youth) and 'Mannschaft' (team). The 's' in between is a linking s, which connects the two words. The gender of the word (die) is determined by the last part, 'die Mannschaft' (the team).
EXAMPLE
Eine Mannschaft nur für Jugendliche nennt man Jugendmannschaft.
A team just for young people is called a youth team.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Jugendmannschaft' (youth team) are 'spielen in' (to play in), 'trainieren' (to coach/train), 'betreuen' (to look after/manage), or 'anfeuern' (to cheer on). It is usually about sports such as football, handball, or basketball.
EXAMPLE
Er spielt seit drei Jahren in der Handball-Jugendmannschaft.
He has been playing in the handball youth team for three years.
Context: age groups
In German sports, youth teams are often divided into classes by age. People then speak of the 'A-Jugend' (the oldest youth players), 'B-Jugend', 'C-Jugend', and so on. This is very specific and useful to know.
EXAMPLE
Nächstes Jahr wechselt er von der C-Jugend in die B-Jugend.
Next year he will move from the C-youth team to the B-youth team.
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