No. 2,142 in Dutch
jong
"Jong" means "young."
In a sentence
De ouders zorgen goed voor hun jong.
The parents take good care of their young one.
Here, 'jong' is a noun and refers to a young offspring, typically of an animal.
Hij is nog erg jong en leert snel.
He is still very young and learns quickly.
In this sentence, 'jong' is an adjective and describes the age of the person.
Ik sprak met een jong van een vriend over voetbal.
I spoke with a young potential friend about soccer.
Here, 'jong' is part of an informal usage, within a phrase that can vary in meaning based on regional or colloquial expressions.
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