شَبَاب
šabābmasculine
The English phrase "youth" can be translated into Arabic as شَبَاب (šabāb). If unsure, use شَبَاب. Wiktionary also lists صِبًا (ṣiban).
Meaning: part of life following childhood (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| شَبَاب | šabāb | masculine |
| صِبًا | ṣiban | masculine |
The term شَبَاب refers to the part of life following childhood. In a broader sense, the word وَلَد translates to "boy" but is also used to refer to youth, especially in regional dialects.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word شَبَاب can function as a collective noun meaning "youth" (the concept) or as a plural noun meaning "young people".
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is šabāb.
Did you know?
- In many Arabic speaking countries, the phrase يا شباب is used to get the attention of a crowd, even if the group includes elderly people.
- In many Arabic dialects, if you call someone شَبَاب, you are not just talking about their age, but greeting a group of friends like saying 'hey guys'.
- The root of شَبَاب relates to the idea of something being 'lush' or 'full', mirroring the biological peak of human growth and vitality.
Example sentences for Arabic are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Two friends talking about their early years.
- مريم Maryamهل تفتقد أيام شَبَابك يا أحمد؟Hal taftaqid ayyam shababika ya Ahmad?Do you miss the days of your youth, Ahmad?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، كانت مليئة بالنشاط.Na'am, kanat mali'a bi-nashat.Yes, they were full of energy.
- مريم Maryamأنا أيضاً أحب تلك الفترة.Ana ay-dan uhib tilka al-fatra.I also love that period.
- أحمد Ahmedشَبَابنا كان مختلفاً جداً.Shababuna kana mukhtalifan jiddan.Our youth was very different.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “youth” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
