How to Say “Virgin” in German

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Jungfrau
/ˈjʊŋˌfʁaʊ̯/feminine
The German word for virgin is Jungfrau.
The noun Jungfrau is used to describe a person who has never had sexual intercourse. It can also refer to the constellation Virgo. The related adjective jungfräulich is used to describe something that possesses the qualities of a virgin, such as untouched terrain.
Meaning: person who has never had sexual intercourse (noun)

Which one should you use?

While Jungfrau is the noun used for the person, the adjective jungfräulich is used to mean 'virginal' or 'virgin-like'.

Related words

Mary, mother of Jesus (name): die Jungfrau.

Of a person, in a state of virginity (adj): jungfräulich.

How does it change in a sentence?

Although Jungfrau is grammatically a feminine noun, in modern spoken German it is often used for both males and females when referring to a person's status as a virgin.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈjʊŋˌfʁaʊ̯/

Did you know?

  • The word Jungfrau is a close relative of the Dutch word juffrouw, which can mean a female teacher or a nanny.
  • German uses Jungfrau to refer to the 'Jungfrau' mountain, one of the most famous peaks in the Swiss Alps.
  • The German term is a compound of jung, meaning 'young', and Frau, meaning 'woman'.

Examples in context

  • Tom ist noch Jungfrau.
    Tom is still a virgin.
    This sentence is useful for describing a male as a virgin using Jungfrau.
    Tatoeba #1541189 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1495186 by Spamster
  • Sie ist noch Jungfrau.
    She's still a virgin.
    This sentence is useful for describing a female as a virgin using Jungfrau.
    Tatoeba #11958770 by Naina, translation #8396390 by Amastan
  • Bist du noch Jungfrau?
    Are you still a virgin?
    This sentence is useful for asking someone if they are a virgin using Jungfrau.
    Tatoeba #12226728 by Dorlota, translation #1647222 by fengli
  • Wir sprechen hier über das Konzept der Jungfräulichkeit.
    We are discussing the concept of virginity here.
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Example conversation

Hannah and Felix are talking about their past experiences.

  1. Hannah

    Warst du früher eine Jungfrau?
    Were you a virgin before?
  2. Felix

    Ja, ich war sehr lange eine Jungfrau.
    Yes, I was a virgin for a very long time.
  3. Hannah

    Warum hast du so lange gewartet?
    Why did you wait so long?
  4. Felix

    Ich wollte den richtigen Moment finden.
    I wanted to find the right moment.

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