teenager
Meaning: A person aged between 13 and 19
The word 'teenager' refers to a young person aged between 13 and 19 - the years ending in '-teen.' This life stage involves significant physical, emotional, and social changes. Teenagers are often associated with their own culture, music, fashion, and challenges. The concept of teenagers as a distinct group emerged in the mid-20th century.
Examples
- The film is aimed at teenagers and young adults. 这部电影针对的是青少年和年轻人。La película está dirigida a adolescentes y adultos jóvenes.この映画はティーンエイジャーと若い成人向けです。이 영화는 십대와 젊은 성인을 대상으로 합니다.
- Teenagers often struggle with peer pressure. 青少年经常面临同伴压力的困扰。Los adolescentes a menudo luchan con la presión de sus compañeros.ティーンエイジャーはしばしば仲間からのプレッシャーに苦しみます。십대들은 종종 또래 압력에 시달립니다.
- She started playing the guitar as a teenager. 她在青少年时期开始弹吉他。Ella empezó a tocar la guitarra cuando era adolescente.彼女は10代の頃にギターを弾き始めました。그녀는 십대 때 기타를 치기 시작했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From 'teen' + '-ager'. Coined in the 1940s. 'Teen' comes from the Old English suffix '-tene' (ten), used in numbers 13-19. The concept of 'teenagers' as a distinct social group emerged in mid-20th-century consumer culture.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Story & Trivia
The word 'teenager' was coined in 1941. Before the 1940s, young people were simply seen as small adults. The concept of a distinct teenage identity emerged with post-war prosperity, when young people had their own spending money and leisure time.
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