neunjährig
nine-year-old
Nine years old.
EXAMPLE
Das neunjährige Mädchen spielt seit drei Jahren Klavier.
The nine-year-old girl has been playing the piano for three years.
neunjährig
nine-year-old / nine-year
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Meanings
neunjährig
nine-year
Lasting nine years or covering a period of nine years.
EXAMPLE
Der neunjährige Krieg hinterließ große Schäden in der Region.
The nine-year war left major damage in the region.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry neunjährig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | neunjährig |
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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
Word composition
'Neunjährig' (nine-year-old / nine-year) is made up of 'neun' (nine) and 'jährig' (year-old / year). The word directly combines the number of years with a person or the duration of a period.
EXAMPLE
Die neunjährige Schülerin nimmt an einem Schreibwettbewerb teil.
The nine-year-old student is taking part in a writing competition.
Giving someone's age
When referring to a person's age, 'neunjährig' (nine-year-old) usually comes directly before a term for a person. Typical combinations are 'ein neunjähriges Kind' (a nine-year-old child), 'ein neunjähriger Junge' (a nine-year-old boy), and 'ein neunjähriges Mädchen' (a nine-year-old girl).
EXAMPLE
Ein neunjähriger Junge gewann den ersten Preis im Schachturnier.
A nine-year-old boy won first prize in the chess tournament.
Duration
When describing a duration, 'neunjährig' (nine-year) refers to an event, an activity, or a period. Signal words in the noun phrase include 'Krieg' (war), 'Amtszeit' (term of office), 'Ausbildung' (training), and 'Vertrag' (contract).
EXAMPLE
Ihre neunjährige Ausbildung endete mit einer anspruchsvollen Prüfung.
Her nine-year training program ended with a demanding examination.
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