der  Jugendbereich

B2

Estimated CEFR level.

/ˈjuːɡntsbəˌʁaɪ̯ç/

🧐 What exactly is a Jugendbereich?

Der Jugendbereich refers to a sector, department, or area specifically designated for or concerned with adolescents or young people. It can refer to physical locations (like a department in a sports club or a youth center) or thematic areas (like youth work, youth policy).

You often find the term in the context of:

• Vereine (e.g., sports clubs)
• Organisationen (e.g., youth welfare offices, social institutions)
• Kommunen und Städten (municipalities and cities, e.g., services for young people)
• Unternehmen (companies, e.g., training department)

It is a compound word formed from Jugend (youth) and Bereich (area, sector).

Article rules for der, die, and das

📝 Grammar of 'der Jugendbereich' in Detail

The word 'Jugendbereich' is a masculine noun. The article is der.

Declension Singular:

Declension Plural:

💡 Example Sentences:

1. Der Jugendbereich des Fußballvereins sucht neue Trainer.
   (The youth section of the football club is looking for new coaches.)
2. Die Stadt investiert viel Geld in den Jugendbereich.
   (The city is investing a lot of money in the youth sector.)
3. Im Jugendbereich der Bibliothek gibt es viele neue Bücher.
   (There are many new books in the youth section of the library.)
4. Die Angebote der verschiedenen Jugendbereiche sind sehr vielfältig.
   (The offerings of the various youth sectors are very diverse.)

🗣️ How 'Jugendbereich' is Used

The term 'Jugendbereich' is relatively formal but commonly used in official contexts, administration, clubs, and organizations.

• Context: Often related to Jugendarbeit (youth work), Jugendförderung (youth development), sports, education, or social services.
• Distinction: It clearly distinguishes itself from the 'Erwachsenenbereich' (adult section/sector) or 'Seniorenbereich' (senior section/sector).
• Specificity: It can refer to a specific place ("Geh mal rüber in den Jugendbereich." - "Go over to the youth area.") or an abstract sector ("Wir müssen den Jugendbereich stärken." - "We need to strengthen the youth sector.").

⚠️ Sometimes, colloquially, people might just say 'Jugend' if the context is clear (e.g., in a sports club: „Ich trainiere die Jugend.“ - "I coach the youth." instead of „Ich trainiere im Jugendbereich.“ - "I coach in the youth section.").

🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids

Article Mnemonic: Think of der Bereich (the area/sector). The word 'Bereich' is masculine, determining the gender of the compound 'Jugendbereich'. Or think of der Junge (the boy) who spends time in the Jugendbereich.

Meaning Mnemonic: Imagine a clear line: on one side are the 'adults', on the other the 'youth'. The 'Jugendbereich' is the clearly defined area or field for the youth.

↔️ Synonyms and Antonyms

Similar but potentially misleading words:

• Jugendamt: A specific public youth welfare office, not the general sector.
• Jugendkultur: Refers to lifestyles, music, fashion, etc., of young people, not organizational structures.

😂 A Little Joke

Warum haben Jugendbereiche immer so laute Musik?
Damit die Erwachsenen freiwillig draußen bleiben! 😉

(Why do youth areas always have such loud music?
So that the adults voluntarily stay outside! 😉)

📜 A Little Poem

Im Jugendbereich, da ist was los,
Mal laut, mal leise, mal riesengroß.
Hier wird gelacht, gelernt, gespielt,
Ein Ort, wo junge Energie schier quillt.
Der Platz für Träume, Pläne, Spaß,
Im Zentrum steht die Jugend, das ist klar.

(In the youth area, something's going on,
Sometimes loud, sometimes quiet, sometimes huge and strong.
Here people laugh, learn, and play,
A place where young energy overflows each day.
The space for dreams, plans, fun,
Youth is the focus, second to none.)

❓ Riddle Time

Ich bin ein Platz, doch nicht nur Raum,
Für junge Leute, oft ein Traum.
Im Sportverein, im Rathaus, hier und dort,
Bin ich für sie der sich're Hort.
Mein Artikel ist maskulin, merk' es dir fein.
Was kann ich wohl nur sein?

(I am a place, but not just space,
For young people, often a dream's embrace.
In sports clubs, town halls, here and there,
I am for them a safe lair.
My article is masculine, remember it well.
What could I possibly be, can you tell?)

Solution: der Jugendbereich (the youth sector/area)

💡 More Interesting Facts

Word Composition (Kompositum):

• Jugend: Refers to the phase of life between childhood and adulthood; youth.
• Bereich: Means sector, area, department, domain, or sphere.

Combined, 'der Jugendbereich' thus describes the 'domain of youth' or the 'sector for youth'.

Societal Relevance: The term highlights the need to create specific offerings and structures for young people to promote their development and integration.