teen
word
/ˈtin/
teen
/tˈiːn/
teen
Definition
A 'teen' is a young person aged 13 to 19. The word is short for 'teenager'.
Usage & Nuances
'Teen' is informal and usually used in conversation, magazines, and online. It is less formal than 'teenager.' Used for ages ending in '-teen' (thirteen–nineteen). Often in phrases like 'teen years,' 'teen drama,' or 'teen magazine.'
Spanish: adolescente - joven (informal)Portuguese (BR): adolescente - jovem (informal)Portuguese (PT): adolescente - jovem (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 青少年Chinese (Traditional): 青少年Hindi: किशोरArabic: مراهقBengali: কিশোর - টিনএজারRussian: подростокJapanese: ティーンVietnamese: thiếu niênKorean: 틴 - 청소년Turkish: ergenUrdu: نوجوانIndonesian: remaja
Example Sentences
My brother is a teen now.
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Many teens like to use social media.
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She became a singer when she was a teen.
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That movie is really popular with teens.
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As a teen, you face a lot of new challenges.
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There are special programs just for teens at the community center.
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