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young in Afrikaans

young in Afrikaans is jonk — young means in an early stage of life; not yet old.

young in Afrikaans

jonk
adj
as if young
jonk
adj
belonging in the early part of life

What does "young" mean?

  1. adjective In an early stage of life; not yet old.
    "Their two young children are still in primary school."
  2. adjective Having existed for only a short time; new or immature.
    "The company is young but growing fast."
  3. noun The offspring of an animal, especially when still immature.
    "The lioness fiercely protects her young."
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young in a sentence

  • Their two young children are still in primary school.
  • She looks young for her age.
  • The company is young but growing fast.
  • It's a young industry, so the rules are still being written.

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What is "young" in Afrikaans?

"young" in Afrikaans is jonk. young means: In an early stage of life; not yet old.

How do you use "young" in a sentence?

Example: "Their two young children are still in primary school." In Afrikaans, "young" is jonk.

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