ADJECTIVE
jung/jʊŋ/young; younger
jung is a German adjective that means young or younger. It is pronounced /jʊŋ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "jünger" and "jüngsten".
Definitions
1.having lived or existed for only a short time; not old(age/describing a person or thing)
a.describes people or animals who are of little age
Mein jüngerer Bruder geht noch zur Schule.—My younger brother still goes to school.
b.describes objects, conditions, or periods that are recent or new
Die jüngere Geschichte Deutschlands ist sehr bewegend.—The more recent history of Germany is very eventful.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | jung |
|---|---|
| Comparative | jünger |
| Superlative | jüngsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "jung" mean in English?
- "jung" means young or younger. 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.
