Could you explain that with an easy meaning? Many thanks.
T tuvir Senior Member Spain Nov 27, 2005 #1 Could you explain that with an easy meaning? Many thanks.
Isotta Senior Member France English, Hodgepodge Nov 27, 2005 #2 "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.
"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 Senior Member English, United States Nov 27, 2005 #3 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.
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 moderator Arizona American English Nov 27, 2005 #4 bpipoly said: "Youngster" sounds very condescending. Click to expand... 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."
bpipoly said: "Youngster" sounds very condescending. Click to expand... 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."