Alter
Meaning and Usage
"Alter" in German means "age" in English. It is used to refer to the number of years a person has lived or the stage of life a person is in.
Linguistic Analysis
"Alter" is a noun in German. It does not contain any prefixes or suffixes. It comes from the Middle High German word "alter," which has the same meaning.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Alter" in German directly corresponds to "age" in English. Both words refer to the number of years a person has lived.
Cultural Context
In German culture, "Das Alter" (the age) is often associated with wisdom and experience. Respect for elders and their wisdom is highly valued.
Example Sentences
- Ihr Alter beträgt 40 Jahre. (Her age is 40 years.)
- Mit zunehmendem Alter werden wir weiser. (With increasing age, we become wiser.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Alter" with the English word "age," and try to remember the phrase "Das Alter" to connect it with the German language.
Additional Vocabulary
- Jugend (Youth)
- Lebensphase (Stage of life)
- Greisheit (Old age)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
"Alter" is a neuter noun. The plural form of "Alter" is "Alter."
Conjugation (for verbs)
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