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virginity
The state of not having had sexual intercourse yet.
In vielen alten Geschichten spielt die Jungfräulichkeit der Heldin eine wichtige Rolle.
In many old stories, the heroine's virginity plays an important role.
The word is an abstract noun derived from the adjective 'jungfräulich' (virginal; untouched). The suffix '-keit' is often used to form nouns from adjectives that describe a state or quality.
Die Reinheit und Jungfräulichkeit des Schnees faszinierte sie.
The purity and virginity of the snow fascinated her.
In its literal meaning, 'Jungfräulichkeit' (virginity) is often used with the verbs 'verlieren' (to lose) or 'bewahren' (to preserve/keep).
In dem Roman beschließt die Protagonistin, ihre Jungfräulichkeit zu bewahren.
In the novel, the protagonist decides to preserve her virginity.
You can recognize the figurative meaning by the fact that the word refers to nature or places. It then describes their untouched, original state.
Die Wanderer waren beeindruckt von der Jungfräulichkeit der Berglandschaft.
The hikers were impressed by the untouchedness of the mountain landscape.
The figurative meaning of 'Jungfräulichkeit' (untouchedness) is mainly used in literature or in very poetic language.
Der Autor beschrieb die Jungfräulichkeit des unberührten Strandes am Morgen.
The author described the untouchedness of the pristine beach in the morning.
virgin / Virgo / maiden
'die Jungfrau' and 'die Jungfräulichkeit' are closely related in meaning, but they have different roles. 'die Jungfrau' is a person who has not had sexual intercourse yet. 'die Jungfräulichkeit' is that person's state. Learners may confuse the words because they look similar. A practical way to remember it: a person is a Jungfrau, but they have or lose their Jungfräulichkeit.
Im Film spricht die Hauptfigur offen über ihre Jungfräulichkeit.
In the film, the main character speaks openly about her virginity.
Er sagt im Gespräch mit seinem Freund, dass er noch Jungfrau ist.
In a conversation with his friend, he says that he is still a virgin.