Meaning 1neutral · 88%
A young person who is no longer a child and is not yet an adult.
Natural examples
Der Jugendliche fährt mit dem Bus zur Schule.
The teenager takes the bus to school.
Die Jugendliche spielt gern Fußball.
The teenage girl likes playing football.
Viele Jugendliche hören gern Musik.
Many teenagers enjoy music.
Usage note
The noun is masculine and takes der. Its plural is Jugendlichen.
Useful combinations
der Jugendliche — teenage boydie Jugendliche — teenage girlviele Jugendliche — many teenagers
Common mistake
der Jugendliche
der Jugendliche
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Mini-lesson: der Jugendliche: article and plural
The noun is masculine and takes der. Its plural is Jugendlichen.
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