German word

Ältere

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛltɐʁə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)older people

Example

Im Bus gibt man Älteren oft den Platz.

On the bus, people often give up their seats to older people.

Illustration for Ältere (older people)

More examples

In vielen Gemeinden gibt es Freizeitangebote für Ältere.

In many municipalities, there are leisure activities for older people.

Core concept

A group of people from an older generation sharing a public space.

Common phrases

  • Pflege für Ältere

    care for older people

  • Freizeitangebote für Ältere

    leisure activities for older people

  • Wohngemeinschaft für Ältere

    shared housing for older people

Similar words

Ältere Personen: A courteous expression for older people in formal or official contexts.
Senioren: A more formal term for older people as a social or generational group.
Ältere Leute: A friendly, informal expression for older people.
Rentner: People who are retired and draw a pension.

Definition in German

Substantivierter Komparativ von „älter“, verwendet im Plural für Personen höheren Alters.

Word origin

Ältere is the nominalized plural comparative of the German adjective alt, with älter meaning older.

Usage tips

  • As a nominalized adjective, Ältere is capitalized and takes adjective endings, so dative plural after den is Älteren.

Opposites

  • Jüngereyounger peoplenoun

Related words

  • altersbedingtage-relatedadjective
  • altersgerechtsuitable for older peopleadjective
  • Altersteilzeitphased retirementnoun

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