Meaning
youth
In a sentence
La giovinezza passa in fretta.
Youth passes quickly.
La giovinezza è un periodo bello.
Youth is a beautiful period.
Ricordo bene la mia giovinezza.
I remember my youth well.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| giovinezza | feminine · singular |
| giovinezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- More literary and abstract than gioventù; often used in reflective or nostalgic contexts.
- Usually singular and uncountable. Say in giovinezza, not una giovinezza in most contexts.
- Common in fixed phrases about someone's early years; less common in casual speech than da giovane.