NOUN
Senior/ˈzeːni̯oːɐ̯/senior citizen; elderly man; senior (ranking)
Senior is a German noun that means senior citizen, elderly man, or senior (ranking). It is pronounced /ˈzeːni̯oːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Senioren".
Definitions
1.elderly man; older male person(age, society)
a.an older man, usually in retirement age
Viele Senioren nehmen an Freizeitkursen teil.—Many senior citizens participate in leisure courses.
2.person of higher status or rank, often in an organization or group(status, ranking)
a.person with seniority
Der Senior des Teams hat viel Erfahrung.—The senior member of the team has a lot of experience.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Senior | die Senioren |
| Genitive | des Seniors | der Senioren |
| Dative | dem Senior | den Senioren |
| Accusative | den Senior | die Senioren |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Senior" mean in English?
- "Senior" means senior citizen, elderly man, or senior (ranking). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Senior"?
- "Senior" is pronounced /ˈzeːni̯oːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Senior" der, die, or das?
- "Senior" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Senior"?
- The plural of "Senior" is "Senioren".
- What part of speech is "Senior"?
- "Senior" is a noun in German.
