World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries열여섯 살의
Pronunciation / Transliteration: yeol-yeoseot sar-ui
"그는 열여섯 살의 학생입니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Being sixteen years of age.
"She received a car for her sixteenth birthday when she was sixteen-years-old."
- 1
A person who is sixteen years of age.
"The program is specifically designed for sixteen-year-olds looking for summer employment."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the numerals 'sixteen', the noun 'year' with a plural suffix, and the participle 'old', originating from Germanic roots. The compounding structure has been standard in English since the Middle English period to describe age definitively.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Sixteen-year-old"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Sixteen-year-old" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
âgé de seize ans
Transliteration: /ɑʒe də sɛz ɑ̃/
"Il est un jeune homme âgé de seize ans."
sechzehnjährig
Transliteration: /ˈzɛçt͡seːnˌjɛːʁɪç/
"Sie ist ein sechzehnjähriges Mädchen."
sedicenne
Transliteration: /sediˈtʃɛnne/
"È un ragazzo sedicenne molto studioso."
de dieciséis años
Transliteration: /de ðjeseiˈs ˈaɲos/
"Es un joven de dieciséis años."
de dezesseis anos
Transliteration: /dʒi dezeˈsejz ˈɐnus/
"O garoto de dezesseis anos ganhou o prêmio."
सोलह साल का
Transliteration: solah saal ka
"वह एक सोलह साल का लड़का है।"
十六岁的
Transliteration: shí liù suì de
"这是一个十六岁的男孩。"
열여섯 살의
Transliteration: yeol-yeoseot sar-ui
"그는 열여섯 살의 학생입니다."
16歳の
Transliteration: jūroku sai no
"彼は16歳の少年です。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Korean termsPlacing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
The cold temperature or biting quality of the air characteristic of winter.
To walk with difficulty, typically because of physical injury or stiffness in the legs or feet.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Sixteen-year-old"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.