Seventeen years old: meaning, definitions and examples

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seventeen years old

 

[ ˌsɛvntiːn jɪərz oʊld ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

age

Being seventeen years old means being in the age of adolescence, transitioning from childhood to adulthood. It is a time of exploration, growth, and self-discovery.

Examples of usage

  • I remember when I was seventeen years old, full of dreams and aspirations.
  • At seventeen years old, many teenagers start thinking about their future careers.
  • She is seventeen years old and already so mature for her age.
Context #2 | Noun

age

A person who is seventeen years old is often referred to as a teenager. This stage of life is characterized by a mix of independence and dependence, as well as a search for identity and belonging.

Examples of usage

  • Being a seventeen-year-old can be challenging yet exciting.
  • The seventeen-year-olds at the party were all full of energy and enthusiasm.
  • She is just a seventeen-year-old, but she has a lot of wisdom for her age.

Translations

Translations of the word "seventeen years old" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dezessete anos

🇮🇳 सत्रह साल का

🇩🇪 siebzehn Jahre alt

🇮🇩 tujuh belas tahun

🇺🇦 сімнадцять років

🇵🇱 siedemnaście lat

🇯🇵 十七歳

🇫🇷 dix-sept ans

🇪🇸 diecisiete años

🇹🇷 on yedi yaşında

🇰🇷 열일곱 살

🇸🇦 سبعة عشر عامًا

🇨🇿 sedmnáct let

🇸🇰 sedemnásť rokov

🇨🇳 十七岁

🇸🇮 sedemnajst let

🇮🇸 sautján ára

🇰🇿 он жеті жаста

🇬🇪 ჩვიდმეტი წლის

🇦🇿 on yeddi yaşında

🇲🇽 diecisiete años

Etymology

The phrase 'seventeen years old' can be traced back to Middle English, where 'seventeen' originated from Old English 'seofontene.' The concept of age has always been significant in human societies, marking milestones of development and legal responsibilities. Being seventeen years old signifies a phase of transition and growth in an individual's life.