age
das Lebensalter, die Lebensalter
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age
The number of years a person has lived; a person's age. It is a somewhat more formal term than 'Alter' (age).
Unabhängig vom Lebensalter kann jeder eine neue Sprache lernen.
Regardless of age, anyone can learn a new language.
stage of life
A particular period or phase in a person's life, such as childhood, adulthood, or old age.
Im fortgeschrittenen Lebensalter treten oft andere gesundheitliche Herausforderungen auf als in der Jugend.
At an advanced stage of life, different health challenges often arise than in youth.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Lebensalter |
| genitive | des Lebensalters |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Lebensalter | die Lebensalter |
| accusative | das Lebensalter | die Lebensalter |
| dative | dem Lebensalter | den Lebensaltern |
| genitive | des Lebensalters | der Lebensalter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'das Leben' (life) and 'das Alter' (age). The 's' between them is a linking element. Literally, it therefore means 'the age of life'.
Das gesetzliche Renteneintrittsalter hängt vom Lebensalter ab.
The statutory retirement age depends on one's age.
'Lebensalter' (age) is a more formal and often written-language variant of 'Alter' (age). You often find it in official documents, academic texts, or elevated language.
Bitte geben Sie im Formular Ihr genaues Lebensalter an.
Please state your exact age on the form.
When 'Lebensalter' (stage of life) describes a phase of life, it is often accompanied by adjectives such as 'früh' (early), 'mittel' (middle), or 'fortgeschritten' (advanced). These combinations point to a stage of life, not just a number.
Im frühen Lebensalter ist die Lernfähigkeit besonders hoch.
At an early stage of life, the ability to learn is especially high.
'Lebensalter' (age) is frequently used with the preposition 'in' or 'mit'. The expression 'im Lebensalter von ...' (at the age of ...) is a formal way to state an exact number of years, often in official announcements.
Er verstarb im gesegneten Lebensalter von 95 Jahren.
He passed away at the blessed age of 95.
age
Alter and Lebensalter both indicate how many years a person has lived. Alter is the neutral and usual form in everyday speech. Lebensalter sounds somewhat more formal and is therefore particularly suitable for forms or official statements.
Im Aufnahmeformular wird nach dem Lebensalter gefragt.
The form asks for the person's age.
Beim Kennenlernen fragte Tom nach ihrem Alter.
When they met, Tom asked her age.
