adolescent

• Beschreibt eine junge Person, die sich im Übergang vom Kind zum Erwachsenen befindet; bezieht sich auf dieses Entwicklungsstadium oder typische Merkmale davon.

Describes a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

1. B1formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

   Jugendlich

   • Adolescent behavior can be unpredictable and emotional.
   • The school offers counseling for adolescent students.
   • Adolescent growth spurts often cause temporary clumsiness.

   Synonymejuvenilepubescentteenteenageyoungyouthful

2. Immature or developingB2formal

   Having qualities typical of someone who is not yet fully mature.

   Jugendlich unreif

   • His adolescent sense of humor annoyed his older colleagues.
   • The company is still in an adolescent stage of development.
   • Her adolescent enthusiasm was refreshing but naive.

   Synonymedevelopinggrowingimmaturejuvenilepubescentteenageyoungyouthful

   Antonymeadultmature

• Substantiv, das einen jungen Menschen im Übergang von der Kindheit zum Erwachsenenalter bezeichnet, meist im Alter von 13 bis 19 Jahren.

A noun referring to a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

1. Young personB1formal

   A person in the stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

   Jugendlicher

   • Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
   • The program is designed to help adolescents develop social skills.
   • Many adolescents struggle with peer pressure and identity issues.

   Synonymejuvenileminorstriplingteenteenageryoung personyouth

   Antonymeadultchild

2. TeenagerA2informal

   A young person who is going through puberty and the teenage years.

   Jugendlicher

   • The adolescent spent most of his time playing video games.
   • She is an adolescent who loves reading fantasy novels.
   • Adolescents need guidance and support from adults.

   Synonymejuvenileminorstriplingteenteenageryoung personyouth

   Antonymeadultchildinfant