ADJECTIVE

jung/jʊŋ/young; youngest; recent

jung is a German adjective that means young, youngest, or recent. It is pronounced /jʊŋ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "jünger" and "jüngsten".

Definitions

1.being young or the youngest in a group(age)

a.of little age; not old

Sie ist das jüngste Kind in der Familie.She is the youngest child in the family.

2.having happened or appeared most recently(time/recentness)

a.recent, latest

Die jüngsten Nachrichten waren sehr überraschend.The latest news was very surprising.

Adjective Forms

Positivejung
Comparativejünger
Superlativejüngsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "jung" mean in English?
"jung" means young, youngest, or recent. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "jung"?
"jung" is pronounced /jʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "jung"?
The comparative of "jung" is "jünger" and the superlative is "jüngsten".
What part of speech is "jung"?
"jung" is a adjective in German.

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