juvenile
intermediateB1/ˈdʒuːvənʌɪl/ · ju-ve-nile
Pertaining to young persons, especially those who are not yet adults.
Meanings
Pertaining to young persons, especially those who are not yet adults.
نوجوانوں یا بالغ نہ ہونے والے افراد سے متعلق。
جوان
jawaan
Common Collocations
- juvenile delinquency
- juvenile justice
- juvenile literature
Example Sentences
Juvenile crime rates have increased in recent years.
نوجوانوں کی جرائم کی شرح حالیہ برسوں میں بڑھ گئی ہے۔
Nojawanon ki jarayim ki shirah haleesa barsoon mein barh gayi hai.
The juvenile court handles cases involving minors.
نوجوان عدالت نابالغوں کے معاملات نمٹاتی ہے۔
Nojawan adalat nabalighon ke maamlat nimatasi hai.
Juvenile behavior can sometimes be a phase of growth.
نوجوان رویے بعض اوقات ترقی کا ایک مرحلہ ہوسکتا ہے۔
Nojawan rawaiye baaz auqat taraqqi ka aik marhala hosakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Juvenile = Youth + Vial
Imagine a vial containing the essence of youth.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بچوں کی خوشیاں ان کے جوان ہونے تک رہتی ہیں۔
Bachon ki khushiyan unke jawaan hone tak rehti hain.
The joys of children last until they become young.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نوجوانی کا وقت گزرنے کے بعد آتا ہے۔
Nojwani ka waqt guzarnay ke baad aata hai.
The time of youth comes after passing youth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "juvenilis" — youthful
First known use: 15th century
The word 'juvenile' originated from the Latin word 'juvenilis', which means youthful or relating to a young person. It has been used in English since the 15th century to denote young beings or matters related to youth.