die Altersgruppe
age group
A group of people who are of a similar age.
EXAMPLE
Das Spiel ist für die Altersgruppe von sechs bis zehn Jahren geeignet.
The game is suitable for the age group from six to ten years old.
die Altersgruppe
age group
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Meanings
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Compound word
The word is clearly composed of 'das Alter' (age), the linking -s, and 'die Gruppe' (group). So it literally describes a group defined by its age.
EXAMPLE
Für jede Altersgruppe gibt es passende Freizeitangebote.
There are suitable leisure activities for every age group.
Sentence structure with 'von...bis'
To define the exact range of an age group, the structure 'die Altersgruppe von ... bis ... Jahren' (the age group from ... to ... years) is used.
EXAMPLE
Der Kurs richtet sich an die Altersgruppe von 18 bis 25 Jahren.
The course is aimed at the age group from 18 to 25 years old.
Typical verbs
Common verbs used with 'Altersgruppe' (age group) are 'ansprechen' (to appeal to), 'sich richten an' (to be aimed at), or 'geeignet sein für' (to be suitable for), in order to describe the target group of a product or offer.
EXAMPLE
Die Werbung spricht gezielt eine jüngere Altersgruppe an.
The advertisement specifically appeals to a younger age group.
Compare with
Altersgruppe vs Generation
generation
Both terms can group together people of a similar age. An Altersgruppe is defined only by age; a Generation also connects people through growing up during a similar period and sharing common experiences. Altersgruppe is appropriate for a statistical classification, while Generation is more suitable when referring to a shared historical background.
Altersgruppe
Diese Altersgruppe zwischen 20 und 30 Jahren wurde zu ihrem Einkaufsverhalten befragt.
People in this age group, between 20 and 30 years old, were surveyed about their shopping habits.
Generation
Diese Generation hat ihre Jugend mit sozialen Medien und großen Veränderungen erlebt.
This generation experienced its youth alongside social media and major changes.
In real life
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