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das Alter

A1

age

English meaning
age
Gender
das — neuter
Plural
die Alter
CEFR level
A1Beginner
Vocabulary package
Life Stages & Ageing

Alter in a sentence

Alter: 26 Jahre.

Age: 26 years.

Declension of das Alter

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedas Alterdie Alter
Accusativedas Alterdie Alter
Dativedem Alterden Altern
Genitivedes Altersder Alter

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Where Alter comes from

Substantivierung von alt

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Questions about Alter

Is it der, die or das Alter?

It is das Alter — Alter is neuter. In the plural it becomes die Alter.

What is the plural of Alter?

The plural of das Alter is die Alter.

What is the genitive of Alter?

The genitive singular is des Alters. The dative plural is den Altern.

What does Alter mean in English?

das Alter means "age". For example: "Alter: 26 Jahre." — "Age: 26 years."

What level is Alter in German?

Alter is a A1 word — a1 — beginner. It belongs to the life stages & ageing vocabulary.

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