mündig
of age, mature, responsible
English translations
- 01
of age
- 02
competent
- 03
legally competent
- 04
responsible
Word details
- German meaning
- Mündig bedeutet, volljährig und rechtlich in der Lage zu sein, eigene Entscheidungen zu treffen und Verantwortung zu übernehmen.
- English meaning
- Of age means to be of legal age and able to make one's own decisions and take responsibility.
- Synonym
- volljährig, erwachsen
- German example
- Mit 18 Jahren wird man in Deutschland mündig.
- English example
- At 18 years old, you become of age in Germany.
- Comparative
- mündigerSuperlative: am mündigsten
- Opposite of
- legally capable, mature, of age and not incapacitated, able to take independent legal and political decisionsunmündig
Related words
- Mündigkeit
adulthood
- Unmündigkeit
Minority, legal incapacity
- strafunmündig
Under the age of criminal responsibility
- unmündig
Minor
- strafmündig
Criminally responsible
- bevormunden
To patronize
- minorenn
Minor
- minderjährig
underage, minor
- Volljährigkeit
Adulthood, majority
- Erwachsensein
Adulthood
- adult
Adult
- volljährig
Of age
- erwachsen
Adult
- erwachsen
Adult
Example sentences with “mündig”
Wir brauchen mündige Bürger. (We need mature/responsible citizens.)
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean to be 'mündig'?
It means having reached the age of majority and being able to make independent, responsible decisions.