Hebrew

Noun

נַעֲרָה • ‎(na'ará) f ‎(plural indefinite נערות, masculine counterpart נער) [pattern: קַטְלָה]

1. Feminine form of נער.
2. (Jewish religious law) A girl of a transitional age (usually between 12-13 years of age), capable of performing mitzvot, but ineligible for marriage.
3. (Israeli civil law) A girl under 17, ineligible for marriage.
4. (dated) A young woman servant, maid.

See also

• ילדה f
• בחורה f