Kilo Lingo

/ˈxoβen/

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Translation

young; young person

Word origin

From Latin iuvenis ('young, a young person'), from the Proto-Indo-European root for youth and vital force.

Origin
Latin
Root
iuvenis
English cognates
juvenile, junior

Examples

asumir tanta .

She is very young to take on so much responsibility.

desconocido .

An unknown young man came over and asked him for directions.

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In his youth he travelled all across South America.

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The young singer won the jury's prize.

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He still feels young despite his years.

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This word is part of lesson 7.