minderjährig
Translation
underage, minor
Examples
Minderjährige dürfen keinen Alkohol kaufen.
Minors are not allowed to buy alcohol.
Der Schutz Minderjähriger ist gesetzlich geregelt.
The protection of minors is regulated by law.
Grammar Patterns
as an adjective ein minderjähriges Mädchen
as a noun (nominalized) Minderjährige brauchen die Erlaubnis der Eltern.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unmündig (underage); Antonyms: volljährig (of legal age), erwachsen (adult)
Etymology
From 'minder' (less) + 'jährig' (related to 'Jahr', year). It means 'of fewer years' than the legal age.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'minder' (lesser/minor) + 'jährig' (years old). Someone with 'lesser years' than the legal age.