achtjährig
eight-year-old
Eight years old.
EXAMPLE
Das achtjährige Kind geht bereits in die dritte Klasse.
The eight-year-old child is already in third grade.
achtjährig
eight-year-old / eight-year
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Meanings
achtjährig
eight-year
Lasting eight years or valid for a period of eight years.
EXAMPLE
Die achtjährige Ausbildung endet mit einer staatlichen Prüfung.
The eight-year training program ends with a state examination.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry achtjährig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | achtjährig |
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After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word structure
'Achtjährig' (eight-year-old / eight-year) is made up of 'acht' (eight) and 'jährig' (relating to years). The suffix '-jährig' turns a number of years into a descriptive adjective.
EXAMPLE
Die achtjährige Tochter liest schon sehr gern.
The eight-year-old daughter already really enjoys reading.
Age of people
When referring to people or other living beings, 'achtjährig' (eight-year-old) usually describes age. It often appears directly before words such as 'Kind' (child), 'Schüler' (school student), or 'Hund' (dog).
EXAMPLE
Ein achtjähriger Schüler gewann den Vorlesewettbewerb.
An eight-year-old student won the reading-aloud competition.
Duration
When referring to training programs, contracts, traditions, or other periods of time, 'achtjährig' (eight-year) indicates a duration of eight years. The noun it modifies then refers to a period of time or something that lasts that long, rather than a person.
EXAMPLE
Der achtjährige Vertrag läuft im Dezember aus.
The eight-year contract expires in December.
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