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age limit
A fixed age from or up to which a certain rule applies. This can be an upper limit (e.g., for retirement) or a lower limit (e.g., for alcohol consumption).
Für diesen Wettbewerb gibt es eine Altersgrenze von 25 Jahren.
There is an age limit of 25 for this competition.
The word is made up of 'Alter' (age), the linking element '-s-', and 'Grenze' (limit/border). So it literally means an 'age limit.'
In vielen Berufen gibt es eine feste Altersgrenze für den Eintritt in den Ruhestand.
In many professions, there is a fixed age limit for retirement.
'Altersgrenze' (age limit) is often combined with verbs that describe a change or a setting of a rule. Typical phrases are 'eine Altersgrenze festlegen' (to set an age limit), 'die Altersgrenze erreichen' (to reach the age limit), 'die Altersgrenze anheben' (to raise the age limit), or 'die Altersgrenze senken' (to lower the age limit).
Die Firma hat die Altersgrenze für neue Mitarbeiter auf 45 Jahre festgelegt.
The company has set the age limit for new employees at 45.
An 'Altersgrenze' (age limit) can refer both to a minimum age (lower limit) and a maximum age (upper limit). The context makes clear what is meant.
Die Altersgrenze für den Kauf von Spirituosen liegt bei 18 Jahren.
The age limit for buying spirits is 18.
When the topic is retirement, 'Altersgrenze' (age limit) is often used together with words like 'Rente' (pension), 'Ruhestand' (retirement), or 'Pension' (pension/retirement). This helps you recognize this specific meaning.
Die gesetzliche Altersgrenze für die Rente liegt derzeit bei 67 Jahren.
The statutory age limit for receiving a pension is currently 67.
retirement age
'Rentenalter' and 'Altersgrenze' can both refer to a fixed age. But 'Rentenalter' is more specific: it is about the age from which you can retire and receive a pension. 'Altersgrenze' is more general. It can be a lower or upper limit for many rules, for example for work, sports, admission, or alcohol. Sometimes 'Altersgrenze' also refers to the age for retirement. That is why the words can be confused. If it is clearly about a pension or retirement, 'Rentenalter' is more precise. If it is generally about a rule based on age, 'Altersgrenze' fits better.
Für diesen Kurs gilt eine Altersgrenze von 18 Jahren.
An age limit of 18 applies to this course.
Viele Menschen informieren sich früh über das Rentenalter.
Many people find out about the retirement age early on.