youth center
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youth center
A public institution designed especially for young people, offering them spaces and programs for leisure activities, social gatherings, and counseling.
Jeden Freitag findet im Jugendzentrum ein Filmabend statt.
Every Friday, there is a movie night at the youth center.
The word is made up of 'Jugend' (youth) and 'Zentrum' (center). So it is literally a center for young people.
Das neue Jugendzentrum in unserer Stadt ist sehr modern.
The new youth center in our city is very modern.
In colloquial language, 'Jugendzentrum' (youth center) is often shortened to 'JUZ' (pronounced: yoots) or 'Juze'.
Treffen wir uns heute Abend im Juze?
Shall we meet at the youth center tonight?
To describe movement, you use 'ins Jugendzentrum' (to/into the youth center, accusative). To describe a place where you are located, you say 'im Jugendzentrum' (at/in the youth center, dative).
Viele Jugendliche gehen nach der Schule ins Jugendzentrum.
Many young people go to the youth center after school.
Common verbs used in connection with the youth center are 'sich treffen' (to meet up), 'Angebote nutzen' (to use the programs/offers), or simply 'ins Jugendzentrum gehen' (to go to the youth center).
Im Jugendzentrum kann man viele kreative Angebote nutzen.
At the youth center, you can take advantage of many creative programs.
community center
'das Gemeindezentrum' and 'das Jugendzentrum' are both public places where people can meet and take part in programs. The important difference is the target group. A 'Gemeindezentrum' is there for the whole community: for example, there are events, courses, meetings, or sometimes also administration. A 'Jugendzentrum' is made especially for young people. It is more about leisure activities, counseling, and meetings for young people. The words can be confused because both buildings are used in similar ways. If the program is for all residents, 'Gemeindezentrum' fits better. If it is especially about young people, 'Jugendzentrum' is more precise.
Nach der Schule gehen viele Jugendliche ins Jugendzentrum, um Freunde zu treffen.
After school, many young people go to the youth center to meet friends.
Im Gemeindezentrum findet am Samstag ein Treffen für alle Nachbarn statt.
A meeting for all the neighbors is taking place at the community center on Saturday.