young and youngster

[tuvir]

Could you explain that with an easy meaning? Many thanks.

 

[Isotta]

"Young" is the adjective (unless you're talking about animals, in which case "a mother and her young is acceptable).

"Youth" is the collective term for "young people."

"Youngster" means "a young person."

I hope this is what you were looking for--

Z.

 

[bpipoly]

To add the previous definitions,

Youth is also the period or state of being young.

Also, I caution you aganist using the word "youngster," especially to American students. "Youngster" sounds very condescending.

 

[fenixpollo]

"Youngster" sounds very condescending.

As a form of address, yes. But as a general reference to young people or a young person, especially in the first or third person, I consider it merely "cute."