Minderjährige Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Minderjährige" is mainly used as adjective meaning "underage" or "minor". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Minderjährige"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Minderjährige", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "A person who is underage, legally not an adult (adjective form)."
Translation(s): underage, minor
Synonym(s): jugendlich, nicht volljährig
Antonym(s): volljährig, erwachsen
Related word(s): Kind, Jugendlicher, Teenager

📝 Some usage examples:

Die minderjährige Tochter darf noch nicht alleine reisen.The underage daughter is not yet allowed to travel alone.
Ein minderjähriger Schüler braucht die Erlaubnis der Eltern.An underage student needs parental permission.
Das Gesetz schützt minderjährige Personen besonders.The law particularly protects underage persons.

"Minderjährige", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "A person who is underage, has not reached the age of majority (noun form)."
Translation(s): minor
Synonym(s): Jugendlicher, Kind
Antonym(s): Erwachsener, Volljähriger
Related word(s): Jugendschutz, Kindheit

📝 Some usage examples:

Ein Minderjähriger darf nicht wählen.A minor is not allowed to vote.
Die Rechte der Minderjährigen sind gesetzlich geschützt.The rights of minors are legally protected.
Ein Minderjähriger benötigt die Zustimmung der Eltern.A minor requires parental consent.