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senior woman
An older woman, especially a woman of retirement age. The term is often used as a polite way to refer to a female retiree.
Die Seniorin ist 75 Jahre alt und noch sehr aktiv.
The senior woman is 75 years old and still very active.
The word derives from the Latin 'senior' (older). The ending '-in' marks it as a female person. The basic idea of 'older', 'more advanced', or 'higher-ranking' connects all meanings of the word.
Die Seniorin des Teams hat die meiste Erfahrung.
The senior woman on the team has the most experience.
Careful: in American English, a 'senior' is often a high school or college student in their final year. The German word 'Seniorin' is not used for this. Instead, people say 'Abiturientin' (female school-leaving student) or 'Absolventin' (female university graduate).
Meine Tante ist jetzt Seniorin und genießt ihre Rente.
My aunt is now a senior citizen and is enjoying her retirement.
The exact meaning depends strongly on the context. In everyday language, 'Seniorin' refers to an older woman. In sports, it refers to the highest age or performance category, and in professional contexts to a higher position or more experience.
Im Finale der Leichtathletik-WM treten die besten Seniorinnen an.
The best senior women are competing in the final of the World Athletics Championships.
As a term for an older retired woman, 'Seniorin' is considered polite and respectful. The term is often used in the media, in official announcements, or in formal settings.
Die Stadt bietet spezielle Kurse für Seniorinnen und Senioren an.
The city offers special courses for senior women and men.
grandma
'Oma' and 'Seniorin' can both have to do with an older woman. 'Oma' actually means your own grandmother and is family-related. Colloquially, it can also mean an older woman, but with strangers that can quickly sound impolite or too personal. 'Seniorin' is a polite and neutral term for an older woman, especially in public or factual situations. The words get confused when learners use 'Oma' generally for every old woman. The safer rule is: family = 'Oma', an older woman you do not know = 'Seniorin'.
Die Seniorin wartet vor der Praxis auf ihren Termin.
The senior woman is waiting outside the doctor's office for her appointment.
Im Urlaub schickt Emma ihrer Oma eine Postkarte.
On vacation, Emma sends her grandma a postcard.