ADJECTIVE

jugendlich/ˈjuːɡəntlɪç/youthful; adolescent; juvenile

jugendlich is a German adjective that means youthful, adolescent, or juvenile. It is pronounced /ˈjuːɡəntlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "jugendlicher" and "jugendlichsten".

Definitions

1.having characteristics typical of youth; looking or acting young(appearance/behavior)

a.showing youthful appearance or vigor

Sie sieht noch sehr jugendlich aus, obwohl sie schon über vierzig ist.She still looks very youthful, even though she is already over forty.

b.acting or behaving in a way typical of young people

Sein jugendliches Verhalten passt nicht zu seiner Position als Chef.His youthful behavior does not fit his position as a boss.

2.related to the period of adolescence or young people(relating to adolescents)

a.typical of young people or adolescence

Der jugendliche Leichtsinn führte zu diesem Fehler.Youthful recklessness led to this mistake.

Adjective Forms

Positivejugendlich
Comparativejugendlicher
Superlativejugendlichsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "jugendlich" mean in English?
"jugendlich" means youthful, adolescent, or juvenile. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "jugendlich"?
"jugendlich" is pronounced /ˈjuːɡəntlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "jugendlich"?
The comparative of "jugendlich" is "jugendlicher" and the superlative is "jugendlichsten".
What part of speech is "jugendlich"?
"jugendlich" is a adjective in German.

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