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Javaan in English: Young (जवान)
Young
Hindi (Devanagari)
जवान
Hindi (English letters)
javaan
जवान (javaan) can be expressed as “Young” in English. For example: “My brother is still young — he goes to college.”
“javaan” kehna ho, to English mein “Young” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Describing a relative
My brother is still young — he goes to college.
मेरा भाई अभी जवान है, कॉलेज जाता है।
mera bhai abhi javaan hai, college jaata hai.
How to pronounce “Young”
Say it in English
yuhng
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Young: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Young | जवान javaan The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| My brother is still young — he goes to college. | मेरा भाई अभी जवान है, कॉलेज जाता है। mera bhai abhi javaan hai, college jaata hai. Describing a relative | Describing a relative |
| There are more young players on the team. | टीम में जवान खिलाड़ी ज़्यादा हैं। team mein javaan khilaadi zyada hain. Sports team | Sports team |
Use “Young” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Young” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Young” in English sentences
1. Describing a relative
My brother is still young — he goes to college.
मेरा भाई अभी जवान है, कॉलेज जाता है।
mera bhai abhi javaan hai, college jaata hai.
2. Sports team
There are more young players on the team.
टीम में जवान खिलाड़ी ज़्यादा हैं।
team mein javaan khilaadi zyada hain.
3. Advice
You're young — please keep courage.
आप जवान हैं, हिम्मत रखिए।
aap javaan hain, himmat rakhiye.
Common mistakes with “Young”
Instead of
My brother are still young — he goes to college.
Say this
My brother is still young — he goes to college.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
mine brother is still young — he goes to college.
Say this
My brother is still young — he goes to college.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Encouraging a cousin before exams
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
You're young — no need to panic over one exam.
Show Hindi meaning
आप जवान हैं, एक परीक्षा से घबराने की ज़रूरत नहीं।
aap javaan hain, ek pariksha se ghabrane ki zaroorat nahi.
You
Yes, everyone's eyes stay on the young generation.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, जवान पीढ़ी पर सबकी नज़र रहती है।
haan, javaan peedhi par sabki nazar rahti hai.
Partner
So please prepare calmly — a young mind is sharp.
Show Hindi meaning
इसीलिए आराम से तैयारी कीजिए, जवान दिमाग तेज़ होता है।
isliye aaraam se taiyaari kijiye, javaan dimaag tez hota hai.
You
Thanks. I'll use the advantage of being young.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया। जवान होने का फ़ायदा उठाऊँगा।
shukriya. javaan hone ka faayda uthaaoonga.
Your turn: use “Young”
Say this in English: टीम में जवान खिलाड़ी ज़्यादा हैं। (team mein javaan khilaadi zyada hain.)
Reveal sample answer
There are more young players on the team.
टीम में जवान खिलाड़ी ज़्यादा हैं।
team mein javaan khilaadi zyada hain.
Compare your word order with “There are more young players on the team.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Young” in English
Javaan ko English mein kya kehte hain?
जवान (javaan) can be expressed as “Young” in English. For example: “My brother is still young — he goes to college.”
What does “Young” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Young” means जवान (javaan). The sentence “My brother is still young — he goes to college.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Young” in a sentence?
There are more young players on the team. Hindi meaning: टीम में जवान खिलाड़ी ज़्यादा हैं। (team mein javaan khilaadi zyada hain.). Use “Young” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
What should I watch for when using “Young”?
“Young” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
