youth
Translation
youth, young people, a young man
Examples
She enjoyed her youth.
She enjoyed her youth.
The youth of today are very creative.
The youth of today are very creative.
A local youth was arrested for the crime.
A local youth was arrested for the crime.
Grammar Patterns
one's youth the period when one is young She enjoyed her youth.
the youth of ((sth.)) the young people of a place or time The youth of today are very creative.
a youth a young person, especially a young man A local youth was arrested for the crime.
Similar Words
adolescence, young people; Antonyms: old age, adulthood
Etymology
From Old English 'geoguth', related to 'young'. The '-th' suffix often denotes a state or condition.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the state of being 'young'. The '-th' suffix is also found in words like 'health' and 'wealth'.