Question 9
At what age do you become an adult in Germany?
German original: Ab welchem Alter ist man in Deutschland volljährig?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- 16
- 18 — Correct answer
- 19
- 21
Explanation
In Germany, a person reaches the age of majority at 18 years old. Reaching adulthood means having full legal capacity and full criminal responsibility. Until the age of 18, special protective rights apply to minors.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- of legal age / adult — Being of legal age means that a person has turned 18 and is legally considered an adult. Adults have full legal capacity and are responsible for their own decisions.
- age — Age refers to the number of years a person has lived since birth. It can also describe a specific stage of life, such as childhood or retirement age.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- which / what — 'Welche' is a German interrogative or relative pronoun used to ask about or refer to a specific thing or person from a group.
- Which (to/for which) — 'Welchem' is the dative form of the German interrogative pronoun 'welcher/welche/welches' (which). It is used to ask about a specific person or thing from a group.