jung
young
Not born long ago or not having been alive for long; at an early age.
EXAMPLE
Unser Hund ist noch jung und sehr verspielt.
Our dog is still young and very playful.
jung
young
jung – jünger – am jüngsten
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Meanings
jung
young
Referring to a person: not yet an adult or only in the first years of adulthood.
EXAMPLE
Sie war noch jung, als sie ihre erste Reise allein machte.
She was still young when she took her first trip alone.
jung
young
Created, established, produced, or developed only recently; still new.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen ist noch jung, hat aber bereits viele Kunden.
The company is still young but already has many customers.
jung
young
Fresh and not yet fully matured, especially when referring to wine or cheese.
EXAMPLE
Der junge Wein schmeckt leicht und fruchtig.
The young wine tastes light and fruity.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry jung, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | jung |
|---|---|
| comparative | jünger |
| superlative | am jüngsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Typical collocations
For animals at an early age, 'jung' (young) is often used with animal names such as 'Hund' (dog), 'Katze' (cat), 'Pferd' (horse), or 'Vogel' (bird). The phrase 'ein junges Tier' (a young animal) also emphasizes the animal's age.
EXAMPLE
Die junge Katze schläft den ganzen Tag.
The young cat sleeps all day.
Groups of people
When referring to people, 'jung' (young) often appears in phrases such as 'junge Leute' (young people), 'junge Menschen' (young people), and 'die junge Generation' (the younger generation). These expressions usually refer to a broader age group rather than a single stage of life.
EXAMPLE
Viele junge Leute interessieren sich für nachhaltige Mode.
Many young people are interested in sustainable fashion.
New institutions
When referring to companies, institutions, movements, or ideas, 'jung' (young) often describes something that has existed for only a short time. Typical collocations include 'junges Unternehmen' (young company), 'junge Demokratie' (young democracy), and 'junge Branche' (young industry).
EXAMPLE
Das junge Unternehmen entwickelt eine App für den öffentlichen Nahverkehr.
The young company is developing an app for public transportation.
Degree of maturity
When referring to wine and cheese, 'jung' (young) describes an early stage of maturity. Typical collocations include 'junger Wein' (young wine) and 'junger Käse' (young cheese); the expression is especially used when talking about taste and production.
EXAMPLE
Der junge Käse hat eine milde, cremige Konsistenz.
The young cheese has a mild, creamy texture.
In real life
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