swahili [noun]

Balehe ya kijana

Maana (Definition)

The stage of physical and psychological maturation during adolescent growth.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

youth pubertal stage / adolescent transformation

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

balehe ya ujana

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Developmental Term

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wazazi wanapaswa kuwaongoza vijana wakati wa balehe ya kijana."

Translation: Parents ought to guide youths during the pubertal transformation stage.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Wimbi la mabadiliko kukua