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youth
Dies ist die Lebensphase zwischen Kindheit und Erwachsensein, in der Menschen heranwachsen und sich entwickeln.
The German word "Jugend" is a noun that means "youth" or "young people". It refers to the period of life between childhood and adulthood and can also encompass the younger generation as a social group. The word is derived from the Old High German "jugund", which also means "youth". Similar words in German include "Kindheit" (childhood), "Heranwachsende" (adolescents), and "Jugenliche" (young adults).
The main difference is that "Jugend" emphasizes the collective aspect of youth, whereas "Kindheit" refers specifically to childhood, and "Heranwachsende" and "Jugendliche" can denote specific age ranges within the broader concept of youth.
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Examples
Die Jugend heute hört viel Musik.noun
The youth today listens to a lot of music.
Unsere Jugend braucht mehr Freizeit.noun
Our youth needs more free time.
Die Jugend interessierte sich schon immer für Musik und Kunst.noun
The youth has always been interested in music and art.
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