Teenager (en. Kabataan)
/ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒər/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person aged between 13 and 19.
Many teenagers study in high school.
Maraming kabataan ang nag-aaral sa mataas na paaralan.
Etymology
Derived from 'teen' referring to individuals aged 13 to 19.
Common Phrases and Expressions
today's youth
The youths living in the present.
kabataan ngayon
teenagers' dreams
The aspirations of teenagers for their future.
pangarap ng kabataan
Related Words
adolescence
The stage of puberty typically lasting from ages 13 to 19.
adolescence
teenage years
The years of life from ages 13 to 19.
teenage years
Slang Meanings
A view of teenagers who love to rebel.
He's gone too far with his teenager phase, he doesn't want to listen to his parents anymore.
Sobra na ang pagka-teenager niya, ayaw nang makinig sa magulang.
Doing things without caring about the world.
No matter how crazy it is, as long as it's something a teenager would do, it's fine for him.
Kahit anong kalokohan, basta't teenager, okay lang sa kanya.
Always involved in trends and social matters.
No matter what the fad is, he's always in because he's a teenager.
Kahit anong fad, lagi siyang mukana kasi teenager siya.
As if they have their own world and are detached from reality.
The gang is really in their teenager phase, it's like they don't think about anything but fun.
Napaka-teenager talaga ng tropa, parang wala nang ibang iniisip kundi ligaya.