Jung
Example: Das junge Mädchen spielt im Garten mit dem Ball.
Definition
"Jung" is an adjective describing someone or something that is young in age or newly developed. It is often used to indicate youth or freshness, such as in the phrase "Das junge Mädchen spielt im Garten mit dem Ball," meaning the young girl is playing in the garden with the ball.
Etymology
The word "jung" originates from the Old High German term "jung" or "junc," which is related to the Proto-Germanic root "junga-" meaning young. It shares a common ancestry with the English word "young." Did you know? Despite its ancient roots, "jung" has maintained a remarkably consistent meaning related to youth and newness throughout the centuries.
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"Jung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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