Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Young" in Italian: giovane
giovane
Young in Italian is giovane (JOH-vah-neh) for all genders in the singular. Plural is giovani. I giovani means young people. Una ragazza giovane is a young woman.
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How to pronounce giovane
Say it
JOH-vah-neh
/ˈdʒɔ.va.ne/
Giovane stresses JOH: JOH-vah-neh. Soft g before i. Plural giovani is JOH-vah-nee.
"Young" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| giovane | young Singular adjective for any gender. | Singular adjective for any gender. |
| giovani | young (plural) Plural adjective or young people. | Plural adjective or young people. |
| i giovani | young people As a noun phrase. | As a noun phrase. |
| da giovane | as a young person / when young Talking about past youth. | Talking about past youth. |
How to use giovane in real life
- 1Describing a colleague
È un insegnante giovane ma bravo.
He's a young teacher but good.
Giovane after the noun is common.
- 2City demographics chat
I giovani escono tardi il sabato.
Young people go out late on Saturdays.
I giovani as a group.
- 3Looking at old photos
Da giovane avevo i capelli lunghi.
When I was young I had long hair.
Da giovane = when young.
Mistakes English speakers make with giovane
Incorrect: Una donna giovana.
Correct: Una donna giovane.
Giovane does not become giovana—same form for feminine singular.
Incorrect: Loro sono giovane.
Correct: Loro sono giovani.
Plural adjective is giovani.
Good to know
Giovane covers teens through young adults; i giovani is a media-friendly group label. Calling someone giovane can be complimentary, while troppo giovane may question experience for a job or role.
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Choosing a tour guide team
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Il gruppo guida è giovane ma preparato.
The guide team is young but prepared.
You
Meglio così: una guida giovane cammina veloce.
Better that way: a young guide walks fast.
ChatPal
Anche i clienti oggi sono giovani.
The clients today are young too.
You
Perfetto: un giro giovane e leggero.
Perfect: a young, light outing.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Young" in Italian
Does giovane change for feminine?
Not in the singular—giovane for both. Plural is giovani.
What does i giovani mean?
Young people.
How do I say when I was young?
Da giovane, or quando ero giovane.
Is giovane only for people?
Mostly people and animals; for new things prefer nuovo.
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