NOUN

Alter/ˈaltɐ/age; oldness

Alter is a German noun that means age or oldness. It is pronounced /ˈaltɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.number of years a person or animal has lived(person, animal)

a.length of life (in years)

Im Alter von 18 Jahren darf man wählen.At the age of 18 you are allowed to vote.

b.stage of life; old age

Im hohen Alter braucht man manchmal Hilfe.In old age you sometimes need help.

2.how long something has existed(thing)

a.duration since creation or manufacture

Das Haus ist schon beträchtlichen Alters.The house is already of considerable age.

Declension

Gendermasculine

Frequently asked questions

What does "Alter" mean in English?
"Alter" means age or oldness. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Alter"?
"Alter" is pronounced /ˈaltɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Alter" der, die, or das?
"Alter" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Alter"?
"Alter" is a noun in German.

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