Meaning
young
- youthful
In a sentence
Mia sorella è ancora molto giovane.
My sister is still very young.
Sei troppo giovane per guidare da solo?
Are you too young to drive alone?
Da giovane, mio padre ha viaggiato tanto.
When he was young, my father traveled a lot.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| giovane | masculine · singular |
| giovane | feminine · singular |
| giovani | masculine · plural |
| giovani | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'giovane' for people/animals; 'nuovo' for objects. 'Giovane' can’t mean 'new' like in English.
- Always agree in gender/number: 'giovane' (m/f sing.), 'giovani' (pl.). No exceptions.
- More neutral than 'giovanile' (youthful, often positive). 'Giovanile' can sound patronizing if misused.