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juvenile

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/ˈdʒuːvənʌɪl/ · ju-ve-nile

Pertaining to young persons, especially those who are not yet adults.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Pertaining to young persons, especially those who are not yet adults.

نوجوانوں یا بالغ نہ ہونے والے افراد سے متعلق。

جوان

jawaan

Synonyms

youthfulimmaturechildishنوجوانکم سنبچہ

Antonyms

adultmaturegrown-upبالغپختہبڑا

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.

Easily Confused With

juvenile delinquent:A juvenile delinquent specifically refers to a young person who commits illegal acts, while 'juvenile' may refer to any young person.

Word Family

juvenility
nounجوانی
juvenile delinquency
nounجوانوں کی جرائم

See Also

💡 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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🗣️ 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.