Alter

noun

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age

old age

seniority

dude

man

bro

Synonyms and Related Words for Alter

Lebensalter Greisenalter Lebensabend Seniorenalter Digga Bruder Mann

Definition of "Alter" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "Alter" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Die Anzahl der Jahre, die eine Person, ein Tier oder eine Sache existiert hat.

DE: “Was ist dein Alter?”
A1
EN: “What is your age?”

DE: “Er ist im gleichen Alter wie ich.”
A2
EN: “He is the same age as me.”

DE: “Das gesetzliche Alter für den Alkoholkonsum variiert von Land zu Land.”
B1
EN: “The legal age for alcohol consumption varies from country to country.”

Der späte Lebensabschnitt eines Menschen, der durch fortgeschrittenes Lebensalter gekennzeichnet ist.

DE: “Mein Opa genießt sein Alter.”
A1
EN: “My grandpa enjoys his old age.”

DE: “Im Alter braucht man oft mehr Hilfe.”
A2
EN: “In old age, one often needs more help.”

DE: “Sie hat Angst vor dem Alter und dem Alleinsein.”
B1
EN: “She is afraid of old age and being alone.”

(umgangssprachlich) Anrede unter Freunden oder Ausdruck des Erstaunens oder der Verärgerung.

DE: “Alter, komm her!”
A1
EN: “Dude, come here!”

DE: “Wow, Alter, das ist cool!”
A2
EN: “Wow, man, that's cool!”

DE: “Alter, hast du das gerade gesehen? Das war unglaublich!”
B1
EN: “Dude, did you just see that? That was incredible!”

Words Similar in Spelling to Alter

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