At the A1 level, you should know that 'यौवन' (Yauvan) means 'youth'. It is a noun used to talk about the time when someone is young. Even though A1 learners usually use simpler words like 'जवान' (young person), knowing 'यौवन' helps you understand basic stories or poems. It is a masculine word. You can think of it like the word 'childhood' (बचपन), but for being a young adult. In simple sentences, it shows the state of a person. For example, 'यौवन सुंदर है' (Youth is beautiful). You don't need to use it in every conversation, but recognizing it is a great first step in building a rich vocabulary.
At the A2 level, you can start using 'यौवन' in simple descriptive sentences. You should understand that it is a formal word for 'youth'. While you might use 'जवानी' in a casual chat, 'यौवन' is better for writing a small paragraph about life or describing a beautiful scene in nature. It is an abstract noun, meaning it describes a feeling or a period, not a physical object. You should be able to identify it as the subject of a sentence. For example, 'यौवन में शक्ति होती है' (There is strength in youth). At this stage, you should also be careful not to confuse it with 'युवा', which means a young person.
At the B1 level, you should be comfortable seeing 'यौवन' in news articles, short stories, and formal letters. You should understand its metaphorical uses, such as describing a blooming garden or a rising nation. You can use it with adjectives like 'नया' (new) or 'बीता हुआ' (past). You should also notice how it is used in compound phrases like 'यौवन-काल' (the period of youth). At this level, you should be able to explain the difference between 'यौवन' and 'किशोरावस्था' (adolescence). Your sentences should start looking more complex, like 'हमें अपने यौवन का सही उपयोग करना चाहिए' (We should make proper use of our youth).
At the B2 level, you should appreciate the literary and cultural nuances of 'यौवन'. You can analyze its use in Hindi poetry where it often represents vitality, desire, or the transience of life. You should be able to use it in debates or essays about social issues, such as the 'power of youth' in a country's development. You will encounter it in Ayurvedic or health contexts, referring to vitality and anti-aging. You should also be familiar with synonyms like 'तरुणाई' and know when to choose 'यौवन' over 'जवानी' to maintain a formal register. Your vocabulary should include collocations like 'चिर यौवन' (eternal youth).
At the C1 level, you should have a near-native grasp of 'यौवन'. You can use it effortlessly in academic writing, literary criticism, or high-level professional discussions. You understand the philosophical implications of 'यौवन' as a symbol of the 'spring of life' in classical literature. You can distinguish between its biological, psychological, and metaphorical meanings. You should be able to use it in complex grammatical structures, including passive voice and conditional sentences. You can also recognize its roots in Sanskrit and how that influences its usage in modern standard Hindi compared to Hindustani dialects.
At the C2 level, 'यौवन' is a tool for nuanced expression. You can use it to evoke specific emotional responses or to align your speech with classical Hindi traditions. You are capable of interpreting subtle irony or deep symbolism involving 'यौवन' in the works of great Hindi writers. You can discuss the evolution of the word from its Vedic origins to its contemporary usage in political rhetoric. You have a mastery over its various synonyms and can switch registers perfectly between 'यौवन', 'जवानी', 'शबाब' (Urdu), and 'तरुणाई' depending on the audience and the desired aesthetic effect.

यौवन 30초 만에

  • यौवन means 'youth' or the 'prime of life' in formal Hindi.
  • It is a masculine noun derived from Sanskrit origins.
  • It is more literary and formal than the common word 'जवानी'.
  • It often symbolizes vitality, energy, and the beauty of being young.

The Hindi word यौवन (Yauvan) is a sophisticated and evocative term that translates directly to 'youth' or the 'prime of life.' Unlike the more colloquial word 'जवानी' (Javani), which is frequently heard in Bollywood songs and everyday conversation, यौवन carries a more literary, formal, and sometimes philosophical weight. It refers not just to the chronological age of being young, but to the state of vitality, vigor, and the blossoming of physical and mental faculties that characterize the transition from adolescence to full adulthood.

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Formal and Literary. It is the kind of word you would find in classical Hindi literature, formal speeches, or high-register news reports discussing demographics or health.

In a biological context, यौवन signifies the peak of physical development. When a writer describes a garden in full bloom, they might metaphorically refer to its 'यौवन' to suggest that it is at its most beautiful and vibrant stage. It is a noun that encapsulates the essence of 'being young' as a concept rather than just a period on a timeline.

प्रकृति अपने पूर्ण यौवन पर है। (Nature is at its full youth/prime.)

Historically, this word finds its roots in Sanskrit, which explains its prestige in the Hindi language. When you use यौवन instead of 'जवानी', you are signaling a higher level of vocabulary and a deeper appreciation for the nuanced beauty of the language. It is often paired with themes of transience—the idea that youth is a fleeting gift that should be cherished before the onset of old age.

Emotional Nuance
It evokes feelings of freshness, energy, and the dawn of new possibilities. It is rarely used negatively.

उसका यौवन उत्साह से भरा था। (His youth was filled with enthusiasm.)

Using यौवन correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as a masculine abstract noun. It usually functions as the subject or the object of a sentence, often modified by adjectives like 'पूर्ण' (full), 'नया' (new), or 'क्षणभंगुर' (fleeting).

Grammatical Structure
Subject + (Adjective) + यौवन + Verb. Example: 'यौवन लौट आया' (Youth returned).

In descriptive writing, यौवन is frequently used with the postposition 'का' (of) to describe the characteristics of a person or a period. For instance, 'यौवन की उमंग' (the excitement of youth) or 'यौवन का आकर्षण' (the attraction of youth). Because it is an abstract noun, it does not typically have a plural form in common usage; the concept of 'youths' is usually expressed by 'युवा' (young people).

यौवन में गलतियाँ करना स्वाभाविक है। (It is natural to make mistakes in youth.)

When discussing health and beauty, यौवन is the standard term. You will see it on skin cream advertisements promising 'चिर यौवन' (eternal youth). Here, it signifies a state of being rather than just an age bracket. It is also used to describe the peak of a season, such as 'बसंत का यौवन' (the prime of spring).

कविता में यौवन के सौंदर्य का वर्णन है। (The poem describes the beauty of youth.)

While you might not hear a teenager say यौवन while ordering a burger, you will encounter it in several specific domains of Indian life. Understanding these contexts helps you grasp the word's cultural weight.

1. Literature and Poetry
Hindi poets like Jaishankar Prasad or Mahadevi Varma frequently used 'यौवन' to symbolize hope, desire, and the ephemeral nature of time. It is a staple in 'Chhayavad' (Romanticism) poetry.

In the world of Indian classical music and dance, particularly in 'Thumri' or 'Ghazal', the lyrics often lament the passing of यौवन or celebrate its arrival. It is treated as a season of the soul. In Bollywood, while 'जवानी' is the king of item songs, 'यौवन' appears in more soulful, semi-classical songs or period dramas set in historical India.

बीता हुआ यौवन कभी वापस नहीं आता। (The youth that has passed never returns.)

You will also find this word in the health and wellness industry. Ayurvedic products often claim to preserve your 'यौवन' (vitality). If you are reading a Hindi newspaper's editorial section or a self-help book about staying young at heart, यौवन will be the preferred term over the more slangy alternatives.

योग यौवन बनाए रखने में मदद करता है। (Yoga helps in maintaining youth.)

One of the most frequent errors for learners is confusing the noun with the adjective. Remember: यौवन is the 'state of being young' (youth), while 'युवा' (yuva) is the person who is young (a youth/young person) or the adjective 'young'.

Incorrect vs. Correct
Incorrect: 'वह एक यौवन लड़का है' (He is a youth boy). Correct: 'वह एक युवा लड़का है' (He is a young boy) OR 'उसमें यौवन है' (He has youthfulness).

Another mistake is using यौवन in very casual settings. If you say 'मेरा यौवन बहुत अच्छा चल रहा है' to a friend at a party, it might sound overly dramatic or like you are reciting a poem. In everyday speech, 'मेरी जवानी' or 'मेरी लाइफ' would be more natural. Use यौवन when you want to be profound or formal.

गलत: वह अपने यौवन में है (He is in his youth - grammatically okay but sounds stiff). सही: वह जवान है (He is young).

Gender confusion is also common. Since the word ends with a consonant sound, some learners might think it is feminine (like 'किताब'). However, यौवन is masculine. Any adjectives or verbs attached to it must reflect this. Don't say 'यौवन अच्छी है', say 'यौवन अच्छा है'.

Hindi has a rich palette of words to describe the different shades of being young. Choosing the right one depends on the context and the level of formality you wish to achieve.

यौवन vs. जवानी
'जवानी' is the Urdu-origin counterpart. It is much more common, used in songs, movies, and daily life. 'यौवन' is the Sanskrit-origin version, used in literature and formal contexts.
यौवन vs. किशोरावस्था
'किशोरावस्था' specifically refers to adolescence or the teenage years. 'यौवन' is broader, encompassing late teens through the early thirties—the peak of physical life.

If you want to describe a person as 'young', use युवा (Yuva) or जवान (Javan). If you want to talk about the 'state of being young' in a poetic way, use तरुणाई (Tarunai), which is a beautiful synonym for यौवन often used in patriotic or inspirational literature to denote the power of the youth.

देश की तरुणाई जाग उठी है। (The youth of the nation has awakened.)

In summary, while 'जवानी' is your everyday word, 'यौवन' is your 'special occasion' word. It adds a layer of sophistication and classical beauty to your Hindi, making you sound like a well-read speaker.

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

The word is cognate with the Latin 'juvenis' and the English word 'juvenile'. You can see the 'juv' and 'yauv' sound connection!

발음 가이드

UK /ˈjəʊ.vən/
US /ˈjoʊ.vən/
The stress is on the first syllable 'Yau'.
라임이 맞는 단어
Pavan (Wind) Bhavan (Building) Shravan (A month/Hearing) Gaman (Going) Naman (Salutation) Daman (Suppression) Chaman (Garden) Vaman (Vomiting)
자주 하는 실수
  • Pronouncing 'v' as 'w' (Yau-wan).
  • Making the 'n' sound too nasal like 'Yau-vam'.
  • Stressing the second syllable.

난이도

독해 3/5

Easy to recognize in texts but needs context to distinguish from 'युवा'.

쓰기 4/5

Requires knowledge of masculine gender agreement.

말하기 4/5

Harder to use naturally without sounding overly formal.

듣기 3/5

Common in formal media and songs.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

जवान बच्चा जीवन सुंदर शक्ति

다음에 배울 것

वृद्धावस्था किशोरावस्था vitality (ओज) ambition (महत्वाकांक्षा) transience (क्षणभंगुरता)

고급

तरुणाई शबाब वयःसंधि प्रौढ़ता अस्तित्व

알아야 할 문법

Masculine Noun Agreement

यौवन **अच्छा** है (not अच्छी).

Abstract Noun Usage

यौवन **एक** अवस्था है (referring to a state).

Postposition 'का/के/की'

यौवन **की** चमक (Chamak is feminine).

Sanskritized Vocabulary

Using 'यौवन' shifts the register to formal.

Compound Verb with Abstract Nouns

यौवन **आ गया** (Youth arrived).

수준별 예문

1

यौवन अच्छा है।

Youth is good.

Simple subject-adjective-verb structure.

2

यह मेरा यौवन है।

This is my youth.

Use of possessive pronoun 'मेरा' with masculine noun.

3

यौवन छोटा होता है।

Youth is short.

Adjective 'छोटा' agrees with masculine 'यौवन'.

4

क्या यह यौवन है?

Is this youth?

Simple interrogative sentence.

5

यौवन में खुशी है।

There is happiness in youth.

Use of locative case with 'में'.

6

उसका यौवन सुंदर है।

His/Her youth is beautiful.

Possessive 'उसका' agrees with 'यौवन'.

7

यौवन और बचपन।

Youth and childhood.

Connecting two masculine abstract nouns.

8

यौवन चला गया।

Youth went away.

Past tense verb 'गया' agrees with 'यौवन'.

1

यौवन में बहुत ऊर्जा होती है।

There is a lot of energy in youth.

Using 'ऊर्जा' (energy) as a feminine noun with 'होती है'.

2

वह अपने यौवन का आनंद ले रहा है।

He is enjoying his youth.

Present continuous tense.

3

यौवन जीवन का वसंत है।

Youth is the spring of life.

Metaphorical use of 'वसंत'.

4

हमें अपने यौवन को बचाना चाहिए।

We should save/protect our youth.

Use of 'चाहिए' for suggestion.

5

यौवन की यादें मीठी होती हैं।

Memories of youth are sweet.

Plural feminine 'यादें' determines 'होती हैं'.

6

यह क्रीम यौवन वापस लाती है।

This cream brings back youth.

Commercial context usage.

7

यौवन एक उपहार है।

Youth is a gift.

Defining youth as an 'उपहार'.

8

उसका यौवन खिल उठा है।

Her youth has blossomed.

Intransitive compound verb 'खिल उठना'.

1

यौवन की दहलीज पर कदम रखना रोमांचक होता है।

Stepping onto the threshold of youth is exciting.

Use of 'दहलीज' (threshold) metaphorically.

2

कवि ने यौवन की क्षणभंगुरता के बारे में लिखा है।

The poet has written about the fleeting nature of youth.

Complex noun 'क्षणभंगुरता'.

3

यौवन का उत्साह किसी भी बाधा को पार कर सकता है।

The enthusiasm of youth can cross any obstacle.

Modal verb 'सकता है'.

4

वह अपने यौवन के दिनों को याद करता है।

He remembers the days of his youth.

Plural 'दिनों' in oblique case.

5

यौवन में अनुशासन बहुत जरूरी है।

Discipline is very important in youth.

Formal adjective 'जरूरी' or 'आवश्यक'.

6

प्रकृति का यौवन देखकर मन प्रसन्न हो गया।

The mind became happy seeing the youth of nature.

Conjunctive participle 'देखकर'.

7

यौवन केवल एक उम्र नहीं, एक सोच है।

Youth is not just an age, it's a mindset.

Contrastive sentence structure.

8

उसकी आँखों में यौवन की चमक थी।

There was the sparkle of youth in her eyes.

Feminine 'चमक' (sparkle).

1

यौवन और बुढ़ापे के बीच का संघर्ष शाश्वत है।

The struggle between youth and old age is eternal.

Use of 'शाश्वत' (eternal).

2

साहित्य में यौवन को अक्सर आशा का प्रतीक माना जाता है।

In literature, youth is often considered a symbol of hope.

Passive voice 'माना जाता है'.

3

यौवन की ऊर्जा को सही दिशा देना समाज का कर्तव्य है।

Giving the right direction to the energy of youth is society's duty.

Infinitive 'देना' as a subject.

4

उसने अपने यौवन का बलिदान देश के लिए कर दिया।

He sacrificed his youth for the country.

Compound verb 'बलिदान कर देना'.

5

यौवन की चंचलता कभी-कभी भारी पड़ती है।

The fickleness of youth sometimes proves costly.

Idiomatic expression 'भारी पड़ना'.

6

आयुर्वेदिक जड़ी-बूटियाँ यौवन को स्थिर रखती हैं।

Ayurvedic herbs keep youth stable/lasting.

Scientific/Health register.

7

यौवन का मद इंसान को अंधा कर देता है।

The pride of youth makes a person blind.

Metaphorical 'मद' (intoxication/pride).

8

वह चिर यौवन की तलाश में हिमालय गया।

He went to the Himalayas in search of eternal youth.

Phrase 'चिर यौवन'.

1

यौवन की प्रखरता उसकी बौद्धिक क्षमताओं में झलकती है।

The intensity of youth reflects in his intellectual abilities.

High-register vocabulary 'प्रखरता' and 'बौद्धिक'.

2

दार्शनिकों ने यौवन को जीवन की सबसे अस्थिर अवस्था कहा है।

Philosophers have called youth the most unstable stage of life.

Present perfect tense with 'कहा है'.

3

यौवन के ढलते ही जिम्मेदारियों का बोझ बढ़ जाता है।

As soon as youth fades, the burden of responsibilities increases.

Use of 'के ... ही' for immediate sequence.

4

उसकी रचनाओं में यौवन का विद्रोह स्पष्ट रूप से दिखता है।

The rebellion of youth is clearly visible in his works.

Abstract noun 'विद्रोह' (rebellion).

5

यौवन की दहलीज पर खड़ा देश नई संभावनाओं की ओर देख रहा है।

The country standing on the threshold of youth is looking toward new possibilities.

Metaphorical use for a nation.

6

यौवन की मादकता में अक्सर विवेक खो जाता है।

In the intoxication of youth, wisdom is often lost.

Literary term 'मादकता' (intoxication).

7

यौवन को संवारना ही शिक्षा का मुख्य उद्देश्य होना चाहिए।

Refining youth should be the main objective of education.

Gerundive use of 'संवारना'.

8

उसकी वाणी में यौवन का ओज और आत्मविश्वास था।

In his speech, there was the vigor and self-confidence of youth.

Sanskritized word 'ओज' (vigor/brilliance).

1

यौवन की नश्वरता ही उसे इतना मूल्यवान बनाती है।

The perishability of youth is what makes it so valuable.

Philosophical 'नश्वरता' (mortality/transience).

2

काव्य में यौवन का चित्रण एक दोधारी तलवार की तरह किया गया है।

In poetry, the depiction of youth is done like a double-edged sword.

Simile using 'की तरह'.

3

यौवन का अपव्यय भविष्य की नींव को कमजोर कर देता है।

The wastage of youth weakens the foundation of the future.

Formal 'अपव्यय' (wastage/squandering).

4

उसके व्यक्तित्व में यौवन की गरिमा और प्रौढ़ता का संगम है।

In his personality, there is a confluence of youthful dignity and maturity.

Abstract 'संगम' (confluence).

5

यौवन की उथल-पुथल को सृजनात्मकता में बदलना एक कला है।

Transforming the turmoil of youth into creativity is an art.

Compound noun 'उथल-पुथल' (turmoil).

6

यौवन का सौंदर्य केवल बाह्य नहीं, आंतरिक ज्योति का प्रतिबिंब है।

The beauty of youth is not just external; it's a reflection of internal light.

Philosophical 'प्रतिबिंब' (reflection).

7

समाज के पुनरुत्थान के लिए यौवन की भागीदारी अनिवार्य है।

For the resurrection of society, the participation of youth is mandatory.

Academic 'पुनरुत्थान' (resurrection/revival).

8

यौवन की स्मृतियाँ वृद्धावस्था के एकांत का सहारा होती हैं।

Memories of youth are the support for the solitude of old age.

Complex genitive construction.

동의어

जवानी तरुणाई शबाब युवावस्था किशोरपन वय नौजवानी बालपन

반의어

बुढ़ापा वृद्धावस्था जरा बचपन

자주 쓰는 조합

पूर्ण यौवन
यौवन का उत्साह
चिर यौवन
यौवन की दहलीज
यौवन का आगमन
यौवन का ढलना
नया यौवन
यौवन की चमक
यौवन का नशा
यौवन की भूलें

자주 쓰는 구문

यौवन की उमंग

— The vibrant excitement typical of young people.

यौवन की उमंग में वह सब कुछ भूल गया।

यौवन का उपहार

— Considering youth as a divine or natural gift.

समय यौवन का सबसे बड़ा उपहार है।

यौवन की पुकार

— The call or urge of the younger generation.

यह देश के यौवन की पुकार है।

यौवन का सौंदर्य

— The physical and spiritual beauty of being young.

यौवन का सौंदर्य क्षणिक होता है।

यौवन की शक्ति

— The raw power and potential of youth.

यौवन की शक्ति से समाज बदल सकता है।

यौवन का वसंत

— Comparing youth to the spring season.

उसका जीवन अभी यौवन के वसंत में है।

यौवन की मस्ती

— The carefree fun associated with youth.

यौवन की मस्ती में डूब जाओ।

यौवन की लहर

— A wave or surge of youthful energy.

चारों ओर यौवन की लहर दौड़ गई।

यौवन का सपना

— Dreams and aspirations held during youth.

हर आँख में यौवन का एक सपना है।

यौवन की राह

— The path or journey of being young.

यौवन की राह आसान नहीं होती।

자주 혼동되는 단어

यौवन vs युवा (Yuva)

Yuva is the person (a youth); Yauvan is the state (youthfulness).

यौवन vs जवानी (Javani)

Javani is more common/informal; Yauvan is more formal/literary.

यौवन vs यौवन (Yauvan) vs. युवन (Yuvan)

Yuvan is the Sanskrit root; Yauvan is the derived noun used in Hindi.

관용어 및 표현

"यौवन की दहलीज पर होना"

— To be at the beginning of one's youth.

वह अब यौवन की दहलीज पर है।

Literary
"यौवन का मद चढ़ना"

— To become arrogant or reckless due to youth.

उसे अपने यौवन का मद चढ़ गया है।

Metaphorical
"यौवन को संवारना"

— To make the most of or improve one's youthful years.

अच्छी शिक्षा यौवन को संवारती है।

Formal
"यौवन का खिलना"

— To reach the peak of beauty and health.

उसका यौवन अब पूरी तरह खिल गया है।

Literary
"यौवन का ढलना"

— To start aging or losing youthful vigor.

समय के साथ यौवन का ढलना निश्चित है।

Neutral
"यौवन की आग"

— The intense passion or restlessness of youth.

यौवन की आग को सही काम में लगाओ।

Poetic
"यौवन का सागर"

— A vast amount of youthful energy or people.

रैली में यौवन का सागर उमड़ पड़ा।

Rhetorical
"यौवन का फूल"

— A metaphor for a young person or the state of youth.

यौवन का फूल एक बार ही खिलता है।

Poetic
"यौवन की उड़ान"

— The high ambitions of youth.

यौवन की उड़ान को कोई नहीं रोक सकता।

Inspirational
"यौवन का जोश"

— The high spirit and enthusiasm of youth.

काम पूरा करने के लिए यौवन का जोश चाहिए।

Common

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यौवन vs युवा

Both relate to being young.

Yuva is a noun for a person or an adjective. Yauvan is an abstract noun for the state.

वह एक युवा (person) है। उसका यौवन (state) चमक रहा है।

यौवन vs जवानी

They mean the same thing.

Javani is Persian-origin and common. Yauvan is Sanskrit-origin and formal.

जवानी दीवानी होती है (Common saying). यौवन का गौरव (Formal).

यौवन vs किशोरावस्था

Both refer to young age.

Kishor अवस्था is specifically age 13-19. Yauvan is broader (15-35).

किशोरावस्था में पढ़ाई करो। यौवन में मेहनत करो।

यौवन vs बचपन

Both are life stages.

Bachpan is childhood. Yauvan is youth.

बचपन खेल-कूद के लिए है, यौवन काम के लिए।

यौवन vs तरुणाई

Exact synonyms.

Tarunai is more poetic and often used in a collective sense (youth power).

देश की तरुणाई को सलाम।

문장 패턴

A1

यौवन [Adjective] है।

यौवन सुंदर है।

A2

[Subject] अपने यौवन में है।

वह अपने यौवन में है।

B1

यौवन की [Noun]...

यौवन की शक्ति अपार है।

B2

यौवन का [Verb]...

यौवन का ढलना दुखद है।

C1

यौवन के [Noun] को [Verb]...

यौवन के उत्साह को सही दिशा दें।

C2

यौवन की [Abstract Noun]...

यौवन की नश्वरता एक सत्य है।

B1

यौवन [Time Word]...

यौवन काल बहुत छोटा है।

A2

यौवन में [Noun]...

यौवन में सपने देखो।

어휘 가족

명사

युवा (Young person)
युवती (Young woman)
युवक (Young man)
यौवन (Youth - abstract)

동사

युवा होना (To become young/mature)

형용사

युवा (Young)
यौवनपूर्ण (Youthful)
यौवनमयी (Filled with youth)

관련

किशोरावस्था
जवानी
तरुणाई
आयु
अवस्था

사용법

frequency

High in literature/media; Low in casual street slang.

자주 하는 실수
  • Using 'यौवन' as an adjective. युवा

    You cannot say 'यौवन लड़का'. You must say 'युवा लड़का'. यौवन is the noun 'youth'.

  • Treating 'यौवन' as feminine. Masculine agreement.

    Saying 'यौवन अच्छी है' is wrong. It should be 'यौवन अच्छा है'.

  • Using 'यौवन' to mean 'a young person'. युवा

    यौवन means the *period* of youth, not the *person*.

  • Overusing it in casual conversation. जवानी

    Using 'यौवन' while buying groceries sounds weird. Use 'जवानी' or just 'young age'.

  • Confusing with 'यौवन' and 'यौन' (Sexual). Be careful with spelling.

    'यौन' refers to sexual matters. 'यौवन' refers to youth. They are related but distinct.

Context Matters

Always check the context before using 'यौवन'. If you are writing a formal letter or a poem, it's perfect. If you are chatting with a friend about a movie, 'जवानी' is better.

Gender Agreement

Remember it's masculine! 'यौवन अच्छा होता है'—never 'अच्छी होती है'. This is a common mistake for learners.

The 'V' Sound

The Hindi 'v' (व) is a bit between 'v' and 'w'. Try to touch your upper teeth to your lower lip gently but not too harshly.

Poetic Depth

When you see this word in a poem, think of it as a metaphor for 'spring' or 'new beginnings'. It's rarely just about age.

Root Connection

Link it to 'Juvenile'. The 'J' in English often corresponds to 'Y' in Sanskrit/Hindi (e.g., Jesus/Yishu). J-uvenile / Y-auvan.

Compound Words

Learn compound words like 'यौवन-काल'. They are very common in Hindi literature and make your writing look more advanced.

News Headlines

Look for this word in headlines about the 'Youth of India' (भारत का यौवन). It is used to sound inspiring.

Song Lyrics

Listen to songs from the 1950s-70s. You will hear 'यौवन' used much more frequently than in modern pop songs.

Confidence

Don't be afraid to use formal words. Indians appreciate it when learners use sophisticated vocabulary correctly.

Step by Step

First master 'जवान', then 'जवानी', and then 'यौवन'. This builds your vocabulary from the ground up.

암기하기

기억법

Think of 'Yauvan' as 'Young-Van'. A 'van' (vehicle) of 'young' energy driving you through the best years of your life.

시각적 연상

Imagine a bright green sapling growing rapidly towards the sun. That vibrant growth is 'यौवन'.

Word Web

Energy Vitality Spring Beauty Strength Growth Dreams Future

챌린지

Try to use 'यौवन' in a sentence describing your favorite season. For example: 'The garden is in its youth (यौवन) during spring.'

어원

यौवन comes from the Sanskrit word 'यौवन' (Yauvana). It is a derivative of 'युवन्' (Yuvan), which means young. The suffix '-ana' is used to create abstract nouns in Sanskrit.

원래 의미: The state or condition of being a 'Yuvan' (young person).

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit descendant).

문화적 맥락

It is a positive word and generally safe to use. However, avoid using it to describe someone's physical appearance in a way that could be seen as overly intimate unless appropriate.

In English, 'youth' can mean young people collectively. In Hindi, 'यौवन' is almost always the *state* of being young, not the people themselves.

The poem 'Yauvan' by various Hindi poets. Ayurvedic 'Chyawanprash' (named after Sage Chyavana who regained his youth). Bollywood song lyrics that use 'यौवन' to sound more poetic than 'जवानी'.

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실제 사용 상황

Literature/Poetry

  • यौवन का वसंत
  • यौवन की मादकता
  • यौवन का गीत
  • क्षणभंगुर यौवन

Health/Beauty

  • चिर यौवन
  • यौवन बनाए रखें
  • यौवन की चमक
  • त्वचा का यौवन

Social Issues

  • देश का यौवन
  • यौवन की शक्ति
  • यौवन का विद्रोह
  • यौवन की भागीदारी

Personal Growth

  • यौवन के सपने
  • यौवन की भूलें
  • यौवन का आनंद
  • यौवन का सदुपयोग

Nature Description

  • प्रकृति का यौवन
  • यौवन पर होना
  • नया यौवन पाना
  • यौवन बिखेरना

대화 시작하기

"क्या आपको लगता है कि यौवन जीवन का सबसे अच्छा समय है?"

"यौवन को बनाए रखने के लिए आप क्या करते हैं?"

"आपके देश में यौवन की क्या परिभाषा है?"

"क्या यौवन केवल उम्र से जुड़ा है या मन से?"

"यौवन की सबसे अच्छी याद क्या है?"

일기 주제

अपने यौवन के सबसे साहसी पल के बारे में लिखें। (Write about the bravest moment of your youth.)

अगर आपको चिर यौवन मिल जाए, तो आप क्या करेंगे? (If you got eternal youth, what would you do?)

यौवन और जिम्मेदारी के बीच के संतुलन पर अपने विचार लिखें। (Write your thoughts on the balance between youth and responsibility.)

क्या आपको लगता है कि आज का यौवन पहले से अलग है? (Do you think today's youth is different from before?)

यौवन के ढलने का डर क्या आपको कभी महसूस हुआ है? (Have you ever felt the fear of youth fading?)

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

यौवन is a formal, Sanskrit-derived word used in literature and formal contexts. जवानी is an Urdu-derived word used in everyday conversation and popular culture. Both mean 'youth'.

यौवन is a masculine noun. For example, you would say 'सुंदर यौवन' (beautiful youth) using the masculine form of the adjective.

Not directly. You wouldn't call a boy a 'यौवन'. You would say he is in his 'यौवन' (youth) or that he is a 'युवा' (young person).

The most common phrase is 'चिर यौवन' (Chir Yauvan), where 'Chir' means long-lasting or eternal.

Rarely in casual speech. It is more common in books, formal speeches, health advertisements, and poetry.

It comes from the Sanskrit word 'Yauvana', which is derived from 'Yuvan', meaning young.

As an abstract noun, it is almost always used in the singular form. To talk about multiple young people, use 'युवाओं'.

The most common antonyms are 'बुढ़ापा' (old age) and 'वृद्धावस्था' (senescence).

Yes, but it usually appears in songs that are more artistic, classical, or semi-classical in nature.

It is pronounced like the 'o' in 'more' or the 'au' in 'caught', but slightly more open. It sounds like 'Yau-van'.

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writing

Write a simple sentence: 'Youth is good.'

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Write: 'I am enjoying my youth.'

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Write: 'Youth is the spring of life.'

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Write: 'We should use the power of youth.'

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Write: 'The poet describes the transience of youth.'

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Write: 'My youth.'

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Write: 'Youth is beautiful.'

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Write: 'Memories of youth.'

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Write: 'He is at the peak of youth.'

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Write a sentence using 'चिर यौवन'.

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Write: 'Youth never returns.'

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Write: 'Energy of youth.'

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Write: 'Mistakes of youth.'

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Write: 'Youth and responsibility.'

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Write: 'The rebellion of youth.'

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Translate: 'Youth.'

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Translate: 'New youth.'

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Translate: 'Sparkle of youth.'

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Translate: 'Pride of youth.'

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Translate: 'Eternal youth.'

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Pronounce: यौवन

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Say: 'Youth is beautiful.' in Hindi.

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Say: 'I miss my youth.' in Hindi.

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Say: 'He is in the prime of his youth.'

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Talk about the importance of youth for 30 seconds.

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Repeat: मेरा यौवन

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Say: 'Youth and energy.'

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Say: 'Youth is short.'

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Say: 'Eternal youth.'

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Recite a short poem line with यौवन.

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Say: 'Youth is a gift.'

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Say: 'Memories of youth.'

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Say: 'Power of youth.'

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Say: 'Rebellion of youth.'

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Say: 'Transience of youth.'

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Pronounce: जवानी

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Say: 'New youth.'

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Say: 'Past youth.'

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Say: 'Excitement of youth.'

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Say: 'Sparkle of youth.'

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listening

Listen to 'यौवन'. What did you hear?

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Listen: 'यौवन सुंदर है।' What is the adjective?

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Listen: 'यौवन की शक्ति।' What is the noun?

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Listen: 'वह यौवन पर है।' Where is he?

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Listen: 'यौवन की क्षणभंगुरता।' What is the quality?

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Identify 'यौवन' in a sentence.

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Listen: 'नया यौवन।' Is it old?

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Listen: 'यौवन की यादें।' What is being discussed?

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Listen: 'यौवन का मद।' What feeling is expressed?

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Listen to a poetic line and identify 'यौवन'.

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Listen: 'यौवन चला गया।' Did it stay?

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Listen: 'यौवन और बचपन।' Two stages?

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Listen: 'चिर यौवन।' Is it short?

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Listen: 'यौवन का ओज।' What word means vigor?

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Listen: 'यौवन की गरिमा।' What word means dignity?

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