English–German
“elderly” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaltə/
Example
Die Alten brauchen oft Hilfe.
The elderly often need help.
How to say “elderly” in German
“Elderly” in German is Alte.
Older people standing together as a recognizable community, while the context can focus on one older individual.
Example sentences with Alte
Im Supermarkt hilft er oft den Alten.
In the supermarket, he often helps the elderly.
Tips for using Alte
- The plural die Alten normally refers to older people collectively, whereas der Alte or die Alte can refer to one person and may sound familiar or blunt.