aging
das Älterwerden
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aging
The process by which a person or living being grows older and undergoes physical or mental changes.
Das Älterwerden bringt für viele Menschen neue Erfahrungen und Herausforderungen mit sich.
For many people, aging brings new experiences and challenges.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Älterwerdens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Älterwerden | – |
| accusative | das Älterwerden | – |
| dative | dem Älterwerden | – |
| genitive | des Älterwerdens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Älterwerden' combines the adjective 'älter' (older) with the verb 'werden' (to become) and is capitalized as a nominalized expression. The definite article 'das' shows that the entire expression is used as a noun.
Das Älterwerden verändert oft auch die eigenen Prioritäten.
Aging often changes people's priorities as well.
Common collocations include 'gesundes Älterwerden' (healthy aging), 'aktives Älterwerden' (active aging), and 'würdevolles Älterwerden' (aging with dignity). These expressions describe the conditions under which people grow older or the attitude they adopt.
Die Beratung soll ein gesundes Älterwerden unterstützen.
The counseling is intended to support healthy aging.
'Älterwerden' is often used with the prepositions 'beim' (while), 'vor' (of / about), and 'mit' (with). Typical patterns are 'beim Älterwerden' (as one grows older), 'Angst vor dem Älterwerden' (fear of aging), and 'Erfahrungen mit dem Älterwerden' (experiences with aging).
Beim Älterwerden verändern sich manche Bedürfnisse.
As people grow older, some needs change.
