Adolesens (en. Adolescent)

ad-o-le-sens

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A stage of life that typically occurs between the ages of twelve (12) to eighteen (18) years.
During adolescence, many changes occur in a person's body and mind.
Sa panahon ng adolesens, maraming pagbabago ang nangyayari sa katawan at isip ng isang tao.
A person who is in the stage of adolescence.
Adolescents often face challenges of discovering their identity.
Ang mga adolesens ay kadalasang nahaharap sa mga hamon ng pagtuklas ng kanilang pagkatao.
A time when a person is becoming more knowledgeable and has a wider interest in various things.
It is important to support adolescents in their decisions as they grow.
Mahalagang suportahan ang mga adolesens sa kanilang mga desisyon habang sila'y lumalaki.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'adolescentem' meaning 'growing up' or 'becoming mature'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Adolescent period
A stage of changes and developments in youth.
Panahon ng adolesens

Related Words

youth
Refers to people in the adolescent age or teenagers.
kabataan
maturity
The level of development or being mature, often reflected in adolescents.
maturity

Slang Meanings

rebellious
He's such an adolescent, always sneaking out of the house.
Sobrang adolesens na siya, palaging tumatakas sa bahay.
immature
He's still young, so his behavior is still quite immature.
Bata pa lang siya, kaya bata-batutan pa ang mga gawi niya.
teenager
They're teens, always on Facebook and sharing memes.
Mga teenie sila, laging nagfe-facebook at nagme-memes.