German Conversation · Level 96
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German word
Seniorin
Pronunciation
IPA/zeˈni̯oːʁɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounelderly woman
Example
Im Park sehe ich oft eine Seniorin.
I often see an elderly woman in the park.
More examples
Die pflegebedürftige Seniorin erhält täglich Besuch von einer ehrenamtlichen Helferin.
The elderly woman in need of care receives a visit from a female volunteer every day.
Core concept
An older woman taking part in ordinary public life, such as walking through a park.
Common phrases
pflegebedürftige Seniorin
elderly woman in need of care
aktive Seniorin
active elderly woman
Similar words
Rentnerin: A retired woman who receives a pension.
Pensionärin: A formal term for an elderly woman receiving a pension.
Oma: A warm family term for a grandmother.
Definition in German
Weibliche Form des Substantivs Senior; bezeichnet eine Frau im höheren Alter und wird meist neutral oder respektvoll gebraucht.
Word origin
German Seniorin combines Senior, from Latin senior meaning 'older', with the feminine suffix -in.
Usage tips
- Seniorin is feminine, so the usual singular article is die and the plural is Seniorinnen.
Other meanings
- seniornoun
Opposites
- junge Frauyoung womannoun
Related words
- Seniorenbetreuungelderly carenoun
- Seniorenresidenzsenior residencenoun