Adolesent (en. Adolescent)
/ˌæd.əˈlɛs.ənt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An individual in the adolescence stage, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.
Adolescents often face challenges regarding their identity.
Ang mga adolesent ay madalas na nahaharap sa mga pagsubok sa kanilang identidad.
The stage of life in which a person transitions from childhood to adulthood.
Understanding adolescents is crucial for their development.
Ang pag-unawa sa mga adolesent ay mahalaga para sa kanilang pag-unlad.
The goals and interactions of teenagers.
Adolescents have various goals and interests.
Ang mga adolesent ay may iba’t ibang layunin at interes.
Etymology
From the Latin word 'adolescentem', the past participle of 'adolescere' meaning 'to grow up'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
adolescent growth
The process of development and maturation of an individual.
paglago ng adolesent
Related Words
youth
The group of individuals in the age describing young males and females.
kabataan
youth challenges
Challenges faced by youth in their lives.
pagsubok sa kabataan
Slang Meanings
Tweens (7-12 year old kids aspiring for teenagehood)
It's funny because they're becoming tweens now; so many emotions!
Nakakatuwa kasi nagiging tweens na sila, ang daming dalang emosyon!
Youth (teenagers who are still in between being a child and an adult)
Those adolescents often cause trouble on the street.
Yung mga adolesent, madalas nanggugulo sa kalsada.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES (the activities teenagers do like partying, dating, etc.)
Who isn’t drawn into the youth activities nowadays?
Sino ba ang hindi napapahaway sa mga gawain ng kabataan ngayon?