No. 240 in Dutch
jonge
"Jonge" means "young" in English.
In a sentence
Die jonge student leert snel.
That young student learns quickly.
Here, 'jonge' serves as an adjective, modifying the noun 'student' to describe their youthful age or status.
Wat een jonge hond is dit!
What a young dog this is!
In this sentence, 'jonge' is used adjectivally to describe the age or liveliness of the noun 'hond'.
Jemig, jonge, dat was spannend!
Wow, dude, that was exciting!
Here 'jonge' is used as an interjection, a colloquial expression emphasizing surprise or excitement.
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