Minderjährig

underage; minor; below the age of majority

English translations

  1. 01

    minor, underage

  2. 02

    underage

  3. 03

    minor

Word details

German meaning
Noch nicht volljährig, unter 18 Jahre alt.
English meaning
underage, minor
Synonym
jugendlich, unmündig
German example
Minderjährige dürfen keinen Alkohol kaufen.
English example
Minors are not allowed to buy alcohol.
Opposite of
underagevolljährig

Example sentences with “Minderjährig”

  1. Minderjährige benötigen die Zustimmung ihrer Eltern. (Minors require the consent of their parents.)

Frequently asked questions

How do you use 'minderjährig' as a noun?

You can use it as a nominalized adjective: 'der Minderjährige' (male minor) or 'die Minderjährige' (female minor).