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age group
A group of people who are grouped together based on their similar age, especially in sports competitions, demography, or statistical surveys.
Bei dem Marathon startet er in der Altersklasse der 40- bis 45-Jährigen.
In the marathon, he starts in the 40-to-45-year-old age group.
The word is made up of 'Alter' (age), the linking -s, and 'Klasse' (class/group). Its meaning is therefore literally a 'class' or group divided according to 'Alter' (age).
Für jede Altersklasse gibt es eine eigene Siegerehrung.
There is a separate awards ceremony for each age group.
In connection with competitions, the preposition 'in' is almost always used. You start, compete, or win 'in' a particular age group.
Die Schwimmerin tritt in der Altersklasse der Juniorinnen an.
The female swimmer is competing in the junior age group.
In sports, age groups are often referred to with abbreviations such as 'U18' (for 'unter 18', under 18) or 'Ü50' (for 'über 50', over 50). These then come directly after the noun.
Das Turnier findet für die Altersklasse U16 statt.
The tournament is being held for the U16 age group.
age group
Both words refer to people of a similar age. „Altersgruppe“ is neutral and can simply mean a group of people considered together. „Altersklasse“ sounds more like a defined category, for example in a competition or statistical classification. For a general description, „Altersgruppe“ is usually the better choice.
Im Wettbewerb startet Anna in der Altersklasse der 30- bis 40-Jährigen.
In the competition, Anna is competing in the 30- to 40-year-old age category.
Unsere Umfrage richtet sich an die Altersgruppe der 30- bis 40-Jährigen.
Our survey is aimed at the 30- to 40-year-old age group.
