ungdomarna

Ungdomarna is a Swedish noun meaning "the youths" or "the young people." It functions as the definite plural form of ungdom (youth) and is used to refer to a group of young people within a larger population. In everyday language and journalism, ungdomarna can denote the collective of young residents in a town, a nation’s younger generation, or the cohort under discussion in studies of youth.

The term is neutral in itself but its connotations depend on context. Age boundaries for what counts as ungdom vary by field; social scientists might define it broadly as individuals ranging from early adolescence to young adulthood, while educational or policy contexts may specify narrower brackets. The word is commonly employed in headlines and reports to highlight youth-related topics, such as education, employment, health, or culture.

Culturally, ungdomarna has also been used as a name for groups, clubs, or initiatives aimed at young people, or as a descriptive label in media about youth culture. Because it is a generic term rather than a fixed title, its exact meaning is shaped by surrounding text and reference.

In related language, the singular ungdom means "youth" and is contrasted with vuxen (adult). The plural definite form ungdomarna is standard usage in Swedish grammar to refer to "the youths."