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
| Positive | jung |
|---|---|
| Comparative | jünger |
| Superlative | jüngsten |
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.
