How is the word Alter translated from German to English

Wie lange eine Person oder Sache schon existiert.

How long a person or thing has existed.

noun
English translation
age

Examples with “Alter”

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  • Sie kam mit sechs Jahren in die Schule. She started school at the age of six.

  • Wein reift gut in Eichenfässern. Wine ages well in oak barrels.

  • Er sieht jung für sein Alter aus. He looks young for his age.

  • Leder altert schön, wenn man es ölt. Leather will age nicely if you oil it.

  • Bitte schreiben Sie Ihren Namen und Ihr Alter auf das Formular. Please write your name and age on the form.

  • Altert Papier im Sonnenlicht schneller? Does paper age faster in sunlight?

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FAQ about “Alter”

How is “Alter” translated from German?
“Alter” translates into English as “age”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “Alter” mean?
Meaning of “Alter”: Wie lange eine Person oder Sache schon existiert. In English — “age”.
What part of speech is “Alter”?
“Alter” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “Alter”?
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