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i am 16 years old vs i have 16 years old

'I am 16 years old' is the proper English phrasing. The phrase 'I have 16 years old' is incorrect in English. The verb 'have' is not used in this context to express one's age.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to state one's age.

"i am 16 years old"

This phrase is used to express one's age. The verb 'am' is used to indicate the age of the speaker.

Examples:

  • I am 16 years old.
  • She is 25 years old.
  • They are 10 years old.
  • Jul 4, 2019 ... I am 16 years old, I have no life, no friends, no girlfriend, no social life, no healthy hobbies, I loaf around doing nothing all day, I am ...
  • Apr 19, 2024 ... I am 16 years old and have a massive fear of death and time moving on which makes me depressed. I (16m) have been having constant thoughts ...
  • Nov 29, 2014 ... Originally Answered: I am 16 years old and I feel like I'm lost in this busy world. My parents are too busy in their own life its just like ...
  • May 31, 2019 ... I am 16 years old and just got my first job. On the w4 form i filled out after employed i filed 1. My family is worried I may owe back taxes ...
  • Feb 28, 2024 ...I am 16 years old and I live in Orewa with my Nan. I don't attend regular school. Instead, I have an alternative education program, ...
  • Jun 28, 2023 ... I am 16 years old, almost 17, and have been battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) for 8 years. [When I was diagnosed], I stayed in the ...
  • Aug 3, 2023 ... I am 16 years old and I am feeling alone. Can anyone want to be friends? I really don't have any good friends who can understand me. My ...
  • Mar 7, 2021 ... I am 16 years old now, but all my molar teeth are still baby teeth. Why didn't I get my permanent teeth yet? Submission accepted by. Rituraj ...
  • May 4, 2022 ... I am 16 years old and I feel the need for physical affection. Is it bad or wrong? Submission accepted by. Quora User. · See parent question.
  • My name is Lilly, I am 16 years old, in the Bronx, NY, and I have Tourette Syndrome. I began having tics when I was in fourth grade. After about six...

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb 'have' is not used to express one's age.

"i have 16 years old"

  • Oct 25, 2017 ... What is the difference between I am 16 years old and I have 16 years old ?Feel free to just provide example sentences. Report copyright ...
  • 5 days ago ... 10h󰞋󱟠. 󰟝. Hi my interview is next week at Montgomery AL . I have 16 years old daughter green card holder. Just curious what do I need to do ...
  • Jul 5, 2022 ... "J'ai 16 ans" in English literally means to HAVE sixteen years old, but we use "are" to talk about age. "I have 16 years old" doesn't make ...
  • Oct 24, 2024 ... ... u/Admirable_Guidance30 avatar · Admirable_Guidance30. OP • 1d ago •. Mention:I Have 16 Years Old. Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply. Award
  • Dec 17, 2019 ... (I have 16 years old) is that correct? See a translation. Report copyright infringement. Answers. Close. modal image.
  • Feb 18, 2022 ... Is it normal to have 40-41 kg weight when I have 16 years old and 1,68 cm? What can I do to have a good weight if I have not? I am a girl ...
  • Feb 18, 2000 ... -I have 16 years old and I live in Puerto Rico.I would like to be a pilot.Now,what I have to do to start? go to my international airport or ...
  • Jun 27, 2024 ... Hi, I'm looking for help , I don't know what fragrance should I buy so help me please. I have 16 years old.
  • Jul 18, 2012 ... Sorry for my english i have 16 years old. Related Topics. Topic, Replies, Views, Activity. BitmapU8GlibCreator · Réalisations et Projets Finis.

Alternatives:

  • I am 16 years old.
  • She is 25 years old.
  • They are 10 years old.

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