Jong
Example: De jongeman loopt snel naar school.
Definition
"Jong" is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is young in age, typically referring to youthfulness or the early stage of life. For example, in the phrase "De jongeman loopt snel naar school," it describes a young man.
Etymology
The Dutch word "jong" originates from the Old Dutch word "jung," which is related to the German "jung" and English "young." It traces back to the Proto-Germanic *jungaz, meaning young or youthful. Did you know? This root is common across many Germanic languages, emphasizing youthfulness.
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"Jong" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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