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jüngst

recently, just recently

adverb YUENGST Rare
Time Time Expressions

Also means

youngest (adjective, separate usage)

Usage Note

jüngst as an adverb means 'very recently, just lately' and belongs to a formal-written register: jüngst veröffentlichte Studien ('recently published studies'). It appears in journalism and academic writing. As an adjective superlative (der jüngste Bruder = 'the youngest brother') it is common in everyday speech.

Examples

"Eine jüngst erschienene Studie widerlegt diese Annahme."

Natural Translation

A recently published study refutes this assumption.

Literal Translation

A just-recently appeared study refutes this assumption.

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