English–German

“age” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaltɐ/

Example

Im Alter hat man mehr Erfahrung.

As people grow older, they gain more experience.

Illustration for Alter (age)

How to say “age” in German

“Age” in German is Alter.

Years carried by a person, viewed either as a measurable number or as the condition of being old.

Full entry for Alter: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Alter

Darf ich nach deinem Alter fragen?

May I ask your age?

Tips for using Alter

  • In colloquial speech, Alter! is a slang form of address or an exclamation and does not ask about someone's age.

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