🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

किशोर

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kishor

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Juvenile/ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/
nounadjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"किशोरों का व्यवहार कभी-कभी चुनौतीपूर्ण हो सकता है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A young person, especially one who is not yet an adult.

    "The juvenile was taken to a rehabilitation center for guidance."
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or characteristic of a young person.

    "The juvenile behavior displayed by the group was concerning to the authorities."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'juvenile' originates from the Latin 'juvenilis', meaning 'youthful' or 'young'. It evolved through Middle English, retaining its association with youth and immaturity, reflecting societal views on age and development.

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