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das Jungtier
young animal
A young animal that is not yet fully grown.
example
Im Zoo kann man gerade die Jungtiere der Schneeleoparden beobachten.
At the zoo, you can currently observe the young snow leopards.
das Jungtier
young animal
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Meanings
Usage tips
Compound word
The word 'Jungtier' (young animal) is a simple compound made up of the adjective 'jung' (young) and the noun 'das Tier' (animal). So it literally describes a young animal.
EXAMPLE
Das Jungtier des Kängurus wird 'Joey' genannt.
The young animal of a kangaroo is called a 'joey'.
Specific use
You can combine 'Jungtier' (young animal) with the name of the animal species to make it more precise. For example, people speak of an 'Elefanten-Jungtier' (young elephant) or a 'Bären-Jungtier' (young bear).
EXAMPLE
Ein Krokodil-Jungtier ist beim Schlüpfen nur etwa 25 Zentimeter lang.
A young crocodile is only about 25 centimeters long when it hatches.
Typical collocations
The word 'Jungtier' (young animal) is often used with verbs that describe care and raising. Typical combinations are 'ein Jungtier aufziehen' (to raise a young animal), 'Jungtiere füttern' (to feed young animals), or 'sich um ein Jungtier kümmern' (to take care of a young animal).
EXAMPLE
Die Tierpflegerin muss das verwaiste Jungtier mit der Flasche füttern.
The zookeeper has to bottle-feed the orphaned young animal.
Compare with
Jungtier vs Nachwuchs
offspring / young talent
'der Nachwuchs' and 'das Jungtier' can both mean young animals. 'Jungtier' refers to a single young animal and is very precise. 'Nachwuchs' is more general: it can mean several young animals, but also the children of a family or young talent. Learners may confuse the words because you can use both when talking about animals. If you are describing a specific young animal, 'Jungtier' is more precise. If you are speaking generally about the young of an animal family or the next generation, 'Nachwuchs' fits better.
Jungtier
Die Klasse hat im Zoo ein Jungtier bei seiner Mutter gesehen.
The class saw a young animal with its mother at the zoo.
Nachwuchs
Im Frühling hat die Entenfamilie Nachwuchs bekommen.
In spring, the duck family had offspring.
In real life
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