German word

Senior

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzeːni̯oːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsenior citizen

Example

Der Senior braucht Hilfe beim Treppensteigen.

The senior citizen needs help climbing the stairs.

Illustration for Senior (senior citizen)

More examples

Im Seniorenheim singen die Bewohner oft gemeinsam.

In the home for senior citizens, the residents often sing together.

Core concept

An older or higher-ranking person positioned above younger members in age, experience, or status.

Common phrases

  • Seniorenheim

    home for senior citizens

  • Seniorenrabatt

    discount for senior citizens

Similar words

Ältere: People belonging to an older age group.
Rentner: A person who has retired and receives a pension.

Definition in German

Jemand, der gegenüber jüngeren Mitgliedern älter ist oder in Rang und Status über ihnen steht

Word origin

German Senior comes from Latin senior, the comparative form of senex meaning 'older', and later developed age-based and rank-based uses alongside Junior.

Usage tips

  • Senior is a masculine German noun with the plural Senioren, and context determines whether it means an older person or a higher-ranking member.

Other meanings

  • eldernoun

Opposites

  • Jugendlicheradolescentnoun

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