No. 1,098 in Arabic
شباب
"شباب" means "youth" or "young people" in English.
In a sentence
الشباب هم مستقبل الأمة.
The youth are the future of the nation.
In this sentence, 'شباب' is used to refer to young people collectively, emphasizing their role in societal development.
المقهى مزدحم لأنه يجتمع فيه العديد من الشباب.
The café is crowded because many young people gather there.
Here, 'شباب' denotes a group of young men or individuals, contextualized as a social scene or community.
من فضلك يا شباب، إنجزوا العمل بسرعة.
Please, young people, complete the work quickly.
In this context, 'شباب' is addressing young individuals directly, often as a colloquial address emphasizing energy or capability.
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