جوان (jawan)
adjective · Beginner · Adjectives
Meaning
English: Young
Not old; also a noun meaning a soldier.
Examples
🗣 وہ ابھی بہت جوان ہے۔
💬 He is still very young.
Etymology
‘جوان’ (jawan) comes from the Middle Indic ‘jāvana’, with roots in the Sanskrit ‘युवा’ (yuvā) meaning ‘young’ or ‘youthful’. The term reflects a positive image of youth culturally.
How & Where It’s Used
‘جوان’ is widely used in both spoken and written Urdu, typically to refer to youth and vitality, recognized across different regions.
Literary Heritage
Used in poetry to signify vitality, energy, and the beauty of youth.
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