der Gleichaltrige
peer
A person who is approximately the same age as another person.
EXAMPLE
Mit 14 Jahren war er größer als alle Gleichaltrigen.
At 14, he was taller than all his peers.
der Gleichaltrige
peer
die Gleichaltrige, die Gleichaltrigen
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gleichaltrigen |
| genitive | der Gleichaltrigen |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Gleichaltrige | die Gleichaltrigen |
| accusative | die Gleichaltrige | die Gleichaltrigen |
| dative | der Gleichaltrigen | den Gleichaltrigen |
| genitive | der Gleichaltrigen | der Gleichaltrigen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Gleichaltrige' (peer) is the nominalized adjective 'gleichaltrig' (the same age), which is formed from 'gleich' (same) and 'Alter' (age). It is declined like an adjective and is usually used in the plural, for example 'die Gleichaltrigen' (the peers) or 'viele Gleichaltrige' (many peers).
EXAMPLE
Anders als viele Gleichaltrige interessiert sich mein Sohn kaum für Computerspiele.
Unlike many of his peers, my son has little interest in computer games.
Dative construction
The dative follows 'mit' (with); with the nominalized form, this is therefore 'mit Gleichaltrigen' (with peers). This phrase is often used when talking about shared activities or social contact.
EXAMPLE
Die Jugendlichen verbringen viel Zeit mit Gleichaltrigen.
The teenagers spend a lot of time with their peers.
Typical collocations
Common collocations are 'Kontakt zu Gleichaltrigen' (contact with peers), 'Freundschaften mit Gleichaltrigen' (friendships with peers), and 'sich unter Gleichaltrigen wohlfühlen' (to feel comfortable among peers). They are especially common in conversations about school, young people, and social relationships.
EXAMPLE
Im Ferienlager fühlte sich das Kind unter Gleichaltrigen schnell wohl.
At the summer camp, the child quickly felt comfortable among peers.
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